The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation presented its Firefighter Life Safety “Seal of Excellence” Award to Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann in a May 19 ceremony at the Pennsylvania Fire Expo in Harrisburg.

The NFFF award recognizes the efforts of individuals, groups, departments and organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to making the American fire service safer. It was presented to Mann for his efforts to promote firefighter life safety through the LODD prevention-reduction program, "The Courage to Be Safe … So Everyone Goes Home."