Awards honour and recognize individuals and community fire departments for their significant contributions to fire safety
Northwest Territories’ Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is seeking nominations for the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards.
Community members can nominate fire safety workers and community fire departments for the awards to honour and recognize their significant contributions to fire safety and fire service in communities across the Northwest Territories.
To nominate online, click here. Printable nomination forms are also available on the website.
The deadline for nominations is Nov. 20, 2020.
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