Nomination Submissions for the 2009 Heroes of Denton County Firefighter, Law Enforcement Officer and Telecommunicator of the Year

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.

We would like to invite all Fire Department and Law Enforcement Agencies of Denton County 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 and one Law Enforcement Officer are honored on the evening of the Annual Heroes of Denton County Recognition Banquet.

Nomination Submissions for the 2010 Heroes of Denton County
Firefighter, Law Enforcement Officer & Telecommunicator of the Year Awards
Are Now Being Accepted

For Consideration, Your Submission MUST Be Received By:

Friday, June 25, 2010 at 5:00PM
2010 'Heroes' Nomination Form (PDF)

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).