It's that time of the year again for Washington Fire Chiefs (WFC) members to consider their peers for nomination for the WFC "Chief Dan Packer Fire Chief of the Year Award".
Nominations for the special award may be submitted by any WFC member or Section member in good standing, including a City or County elected official, an administrator or a fire commissioner. Nominations must be submitted by April 1st of this year.
The criteria for the Award include:
- The nominee must be a current member of the WFC;
- The nominee's exceptional and professional performance and accomplishments during the previous year;
- Their contributions to the safe and effective operation of the fire service, perhaps above and beyond the call of duty; and
- The nominee's leadership abilities, demonstration of courtesy & respect to fellow members.
The nominee will have met all of the following criteria:
- Emulated Fire Chief Dan Packer's strong leadership characteristics of loyalty, determination, strength in action and relationships.
- Professional performance consistent with the WFC Code of Ethics.
- Extended courtesy and respect to the community, fellow employees and members of the WFC.
All nominations will be reviewed by a committee of stakeholders and a selection provided to the Executive Director, for presentation at the WFC annual conference. The name of the Award recipient will be engraved on a perpetual trophy. The award recipient will also be presented with a permanent plaque reflecting their achievement.
Nominations may be mailed to:
Washington Fire Chiefs
ATTN: Nominations
605 11th Ave SE
Suite 211
Olympia, WA 98501
Or by email:
wfc@washingtonfirechiefs.org
All nominations must be received by April 1, 2015.