Recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Awards Announced
Date: August 23, 2023
Contact: Emergency Medical Committee
NWCG announces the recipients of the 2022 Wildland Fire EMS Awards. The NWCG Emergency Medical Committee (EMC) annually recognizes individuals and groups who have demonstrated outstanding actions or accomplishments that are above and beyond the expectation of one’s normal mission or job duties.
Congratulations to all the awardees. Through leadership and initiative, they made significant contributions to the safety of the wildland fire community.
- Kevin Knight – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Individual of the Year
- Silver City Interagency Hotshot Crew – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
- Prescribed Fire Crew, Hoosier National Forest – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Crew of the Year
- Scott Phillips – Outstanding Wildland Fire EMS Distinguished Service Award
- Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District– Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue
- Idaho City Hotshot Crew – Award of Excellence in Wildland Fire EMS/Rescue
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