The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) have announced the winners of its 2021 annual fire service achievement awards. Theodore Schroll Jr. will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by ADT; Robert James will receive the Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, co-sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems; Paige Davis will receive the Junior Firefighter of the Year Award, sponsored by California Casualty; and the Colonia Volunteer Fire Department Explorer Program will receive the Junior Firefighter Program of the Year Award, sponsored by California Casualty.

“The past year has tested our nation in many ways, but one thing we can always rely on is the dedication, resilience, and exceptional service provided by our nation’s volunteer firefighters and EMS providers,” said NVFC chair Steve Hirsh. “It is with great pleasure that we recognize the incredible work of our 2021 award winners and highlight the amazing achievements of those who give so much to help their communities.”

A celebration luncheon to honor the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement, Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership, and Junior Firefighter of the Year awards will take place during the NVFC’s fall meeting on October 15 in Jackson, WY. The recipient of the Junior Firefighter Program of the Year will be presented with their award at their department this fall so that all their junior firefighters may attend.

The recipients of the NVFC’s 2021 fire service achievement awards are as follows:

The NVFC Lifetime Achievement Award, Sponsored by ADT is awarded to Ret. Asst. Chief Theodore “Ted” Schroll Jr.

The NVFC Chief James P. Seavey Sr. Health and Wellness Leadership Award, Co-sponsored by VFIS and Ward Diesel Filter Systems is awarded to Captain Robert “RJ” James.

The NVFC Junior Firefighter of the Year, Sponsored by California Casualty is awarded to Paige Davis.

The NVFC Junior Firefighter Program of the Year, Sponsored by California Casualty is awarded to Colonia Fire Department Explorer Program.