YELLOWKNIFE (August 20, 2013) – 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.

“The dedication of local community fire fighters, paid and volunteer, throughout the NWT is something that we need to recognize,” said Robert C. McLeod, Minister of MACA. “These awards are a way to honour and acknowledge their outstanding dedication to protecting the lives and property of NWT residents.”

Individuals or community fire departments can be nominated by members of the public. You can nominate online at www.maca.gov.nt.ca, printable nomination forms are also available on the website.

The deadline for applications is September 6, 2013.

Recipients of the NWT Fire Service Merit Awards will be announced during National Fire Prevention Week October 6 – 12, 2013.

For more information, please contact:   

David Maguire
Communications and Web Advisor
Municipal and Community Affairs
Phone: (867) 920-3092