Awards
Awards are given for service that is “above and beyond the call of duty.” The awarding criteria has been created by seasoned first responders. The highest awards are given for heroism. They include the Medal of Valor, Service Crosses, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star and the Franklin Medal (equivalent to the Purple Heart). These awards plus other medals for service performed during Presidentially Declared Disasters are called Operational Awards. The other awards are for exceptional service in support of the first responders’ mission to save lives and protect property.
Heroism, Valor & Operational Awards
- Medal Of Valor
- Emergency Medical Service Cross
- Law Enforcement Cross
- Fire Service Maltese Cross
- First Responder Silver Star
- Public Safety Officer’s Medal
- First Responder Bronze Star
- Franklin Medal
- Incident of National Significance Medal
- Presidentially Declared Disaster Medal
Exceptional Service Awards
- Homeland Security Distinguished Service Medal
- Legion of Merit
- Homeland Security Superior Service Medal
- Homeland Security Meritorious Service Medal
- First Responder Commendation
- EMS Commendation
- Law Enforcement Commendation
- Fire Service Commendation
- First Responder Achievement
- EMS Achievement
- Law Enforcement Achievement
- Fire Service Achievement
- EMS Good Conduct
- Law Enforcement Good Conduct
- Fire Service Good Conduct
- First Responder Service Medal
AWARD PRECEDENCE by the artist Remo Frangiosa
 Emergency Medical Services Cross |
 Law Enforcement Cross |
 Fire Service Maltese Cross |
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First Responder Distinguished Service
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 First Responder Silver Star |
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First Responder Superior Service
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Legion of Merit
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 First Responder Medal |
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 First Responder Bronze Star |
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 Franklin Medal |
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First Responder Meritorious Service
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First Responder Commendation
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 Emergency Medical Services Commendation |
 Law Enforcement Commendation |
 Fire Service Commendation |
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 First Responder Achievement |
 Emergency Medical Services Achievement |
 Law Enforcement Achievement |
 Fire Service Achievement |
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 Emergency Medical Services Good Conduct |
 Law Enforcement Good Conduct |
 Fire Service Good Conduct |
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Incident of National Significance
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Presidentially Declared Disaster
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 First Responder Service Medal |
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