One hundred firefighters will be recognized in five different categories, with the highest being the Exceptional Service Award.  This is the fourth highest honor awarded to MDFR sworn personnel for performing acts of outstanding achievement of departmental goals and objectives, exemplifying devotion to duty in the furtherance of the fire rescue profession, and serving the community above and beyond the ordinary call of duty. Award recipients include firefighters who saved a person from a near drowning to those who saved two children from a burning home.

Family members, elected officials, local police and fire chiefs from the entire South Florida area will be in attendance to witness this award ceremony. This event is modeled in the rich tradition of FDNY’s award ceremonies.