KANSAS (KSNT) – Every year, the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs (KSAFC) recognizes accomplishments and acts of heroism by firefighters and people at fire incidents.
It’s called the Tom McGaughley Fire Service Award and recognizes firefighters or fire departments in Kansas for acts of bravery and heroism beyond their basic duties. The award is named after Wichita Fire Chief Tom McGaughey, who died alongside three others (Chief Fire Inspector Merle O. Wells, Firefighter Jimmy L. Austin and Firefighter Dale J. Mishler) in a 1968 fire.
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The deadline for the 2025 nominations is on Oct. 10. You can submit your nomination by clicking here or downloading the printable submission form here. The PDF form can be emailed to lance.e.feyh@ks.gov or sent to: Lance Feyh, 800 SW Jackson St., Suite 104, Topeka, KS, 66612-1216.
Today, Sept. 30, is also the last day to nominate fire chiefs for the State Fire Chief of the Year award. You can download the form by clicking here. Submissions should be sent to ksafcawards@gmail.com. You can see the previous Fire Chief of the Year winners by clicking here.
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