The VFW Department of Wisconsin Public Safety Program recognizes the dedicated first responders who protect our communities while encouraging VFW Posts to promote safety awareness through meaningful local initiatives. From honoring outstanding law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, dispatchers, and other public safety professionals to supporting community education on highway, pedestrian, recreational, home, fire, and drug safety, this program empowers Posts to make a lasting impact. Explore the resources below to learn how your Post can nominate deserving public servants, conduct safety-related activities, submit reports, and strengthen the partnership between the VFW and the communities we proudly serve.
NOTE: Start early on these. The January 1st submission date will sneak up on you.
Wisconsin VFW presents recognition awards for five categories of public safety including emergency medical technician (EMT), law enforcement, firefighter, 911 dispatch, and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician.
Any individual/group, who serves in a municipal, county, state or federal unit tasked with enforcement of the laws pertaining to their area of responsibility. This award does not apply to an individual employed by private companies or security services.
Any individual/group, who actively fights fires as a member of any public or volunteer company organized to fight fires and give assistance to our nation’s citizens.
Any individual/group who serves in a municipal, county, state, or federal unit tasked with providing the vital link between callers in distress and emergency response team by obtaining essential information to send the appropriate responders to the right location.
Any individual/group, who serves in a municipal, county, state or f ederal unit tasked with the enforcement of the laws and special handling pertaining to disposal of explosive threats to our nation’s citizens.
Candidates must have: