Each year, the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs recognizes members of the NWT fire service for their work in protecting our families and homes from the threat of fire by awarding the annual NWT Fire Service Merit Awards.

The NWT Fire Service Merit Awards are awarded based on nominations from the public to honour and recognize individual fire fighters and community fire departments for their significant contributions to the NWT fire service and community fire protection.

The 2020 award recipient is:

• Firefighter, David Bernhardt, in recognition of his contributions to the Northwest Territories Fire Service and 40 years of meritorious and dedicated service to the residents of Inuvik.

Recognizing the contributions and achievements of fire fighters in an important part of promoting and recognizing the NWT fire service as they provide vital education and protection services that contribute to sustainable, vibrant and safe communities.

For more information, please contact:

Jay Boast

Communications Planning Specialist

Department of Municipal and Community Affairs

Government of the Northwest Territories

Jay_boast@gov.nt.ca

(867) 767-9162 ext. 21044