National Firemark Award Winners

These firefighters best represent their communities through their courageous acts and demonstration of the firefighter's selfless spirit. Thanks to their efforts, each respective Fire Department has won a $10,000 grant, funded by Liberty Mutual Insurance.

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2010 National Award Winners

Community Service & Public Education Award Don Porth Public Education Officer Portland Fire Department Don Porth Community Service & Public Education Award Year: 2010 Portland Fire Department Portland, OR Perhaps most noteworthy among Porth's accomplishments is his creation of the Safety Learning Center and Fire Museum, a converted historic firehouse where residents can learn about fire safety and prevention. He plans to use the grant to support the Jeff Morris Fire and Life Safety Foundation, a major partner in Portland Fire and Rescue's educational efforts.

Heroism Award Doug Wehmeyer Lieutenant Deerfield Township Fire Department Doug Wehmeyer Heroism Award Year: 2010 Deerfield Township Fire Department Mason, OH On their drive home from off-duty training on October 13, Wehmeyer and Todd spotted a plume of smoke emerging from the shoulder of Route 741 and stopped to find a two-car accident that left one man trapped inside his flame-engulfed vehicle. Without the aid of traditional safety equipment or fire retardant gear, the firefighters relied on their training - and each other - to save the man's life.

Heroism Award Jason Todd Battalion Chief Deerfield Township Fire Department Jason Todd Heroism Award Year: 2010 Deerfield Township Fire Department Mason, OH On their drive home from off-duty training on October 13, Wehmeyer and Todd spotted a plume of smoke emerging from the shoulder of Route 741 and stopped to find a two-car accident that left one man trapped inside his flame-engulfed vehicle. Without the aid of traditional safety equipment or fire retardant gear, the firefighters relied on their training - and each other - to save the man's life.