YELLOWKNIFE (September 12, 2014) – The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is seeking nominations for the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards.

Based on nominations from community members, fire departments and fire chiefs, the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards honour and recognize individuals and community fire departments for their significant contributions to fire safety and fire service in communities across the NWT.

“Recognizing community firefighters, both paid and volunteer, is an important way we can say thank you to those who sacrifice to protect our homes and communities,” said Minister of Municipal and Community Affairs Robert C. McLeod. “I encourage all residents to consider nominating an individual or fire department for their exceptional service.”

Members of the public can nominate individuals or community fire departments online at www.maca.gov.nt.ca. Printable nomination forms are also available on the website.

The deadline for nominations is September 26, 2014.

Recipients of the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards will be announced during National Fire Prevention Week October 5 – 11, 2014.

For more information, please contact:

David Maguire
Communications and Web Advisor
Municipal and Community Affairs
Phone: (867) 920-3092
Email: david_maguire@gov.nt.ca