Just over two weeks remain for National Volunteer Fire Council Fire Prevention Award nominations to be made. Nominations must be submitted to the NVFC by Jan. 15, 2007.

The award, sponsored by First Alert, annually honors a volunteer firefighter whose outstanding achievements in the fire service and community exemplify the philosophy of fire prevention. It was established in the memory of volunteer firefighter Marc Mueller, who promoted the causes of volunteer firefighters and dedicated much of his life to bring prestige, credibility, and recognition to volunteer firefighters nationwide.

Nominees must meet a majority of the following criteria:

• Nominees must have made a major contribution or have played a key role in a significant accomplishment in the field of fire prevention.
• Nominees must have demonstrated superior efforts in establishing goals for the protection of the public through a continuous promulgation and/or enforcement of outstanding fire prevention, fire protection, or life safety programs in their communities.
• Nominees may have developed or enforced a specific piece of legislation resulting in increased fire safety.
• Nominees may have developed or taught a specific program resulting in public awareness of the need for a fire-safe environment.
• Nominees may have investigated, arrested, or supervised an enforcement effort which led to the conviction of a penal or fire code violator.

To nominate an individual for the NVFC Fire Prevention Award, submit a nomination package including a completed nomination form (available at www.nvfc.org), a background write-up or resume containing an overview of the individual’s experience, education, and other pertinent information, plus letters of recommendation supporting the nomination. Nominations may be e-mailed to Kimberly Ettinger at or sent by post to her attention at: NVFC Fire Prevention Award, 1050 17th Street, NW, Suite 490 ?Washington, DC 20036.