Every year the Fire Departments and Law Enforcement Agencies of Denton County nominate one person who has demonstrated outstanding service to their community within the past year. The Firefighter and Law Enforcement Officer of the Year are selected from among those nominated. The nominees are recognized with an award for their excellence and contribution to the community. 

All Fire Department, Law Enforcement and 911 Telecommunicator Agencies of Denton County are invited to nominate any individual from their department who has demonstrated outstanding service to their department and to the community within the past year. One Firefighter, one Law Enforcement Officer and one Telecommunicator are honored on the evening of the Annual Heroes of Denton County Recognition Banquet. 

Nomination submission forms for the 2011 Heroes of Denton County
Firefighter, Law Enforcement Officer & 911 Telecommunicator of the Year Awards
Are Now Being Accepted &

ARE DUE NO LATER THAN Friday July 29, 2011 at 5:00PM
(Please click the link below for the Nominee of the Year Submission Form)

Fire and Law Enforcement Requests for Our Annual Awards & Recognition Banquet Complimentary Tickets

The 10^th Annual Heroes of Denton County Awards & Recognitions Gala is being held Thursday, September 29^th, 2011 at 7:00PM at The Ballroom of the Speedway Club overlooking Texas Motor Speedway. This year, our keynote speaker will be New York City Fire Department Deputy Chief Jay Jonas; one of only 20 to survive the collapse of the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.

Through the generous support of our table sponsors, The Heroes of Denton County invites active Denton County First Responders to attend the banquet with one adult guest at no cost.

PLEASE NOTE THAT: Due to overwhelming interest, and attendance, we have been over capacity at the event venue over the past several years. As such, this year we are, once again,  mandated to impose a limit on the number of complimentary reservations that will be accommodated.

The Denton County Fire Chiefs Funeral Committee (DCFCFC) is available at all times to answer questions or assist in firefighter funeral matters. This committee has been formed to assist the Fire Chief and members of Denton County Fire departments who have experienced a line-of-duty death. We offer our assistance, understanding and support. Our goal is to help shoulder the burden.

This assistance can include, but is not limited to, providing materials and personnel to properly decorate the facilities and procession units. We have compiled a data base of resources that will be available to all who ask regardless of affiliation with Denton County; however, our ability to commit resources at this time is limited to Denton County. The Denton County Fire Chiefs are available to assist with the documentation and reporting requirements, securing fill-ins and an honor guard. Additionally, the Denton County Fire Chiefs are available to provide guidance on how to organize a command staff to accomplish all of the critical tasks associated with planning and conducting a funeral for a fallen firefighter. There are no fees for this assistance and or suggested fire service funeral guidelines. The Denton County Fire Chiefs Funeral Committee may be contacted through the Office of the Denton County Fire Marshal.

The DCFCA Line-of-Duty Death Assistance and Information Proposed Funeral Guidelines and Funeral Officer Program Document can be accessed HERE (PDF).