Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal extends deadline for annual Sparky Awards nominations

SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) - Do you know someone who has exceptionally improved fire prevention and safety within their community? Let’s recognize them for their outstanding work!

The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal has extended the 2023 Golden and Silver Sparky Awards nominations timeframe.

These awards honor and recognize people for their outstanding fire prevention and safety education achievements. The Golden Sparky acknowledges a member of the Oregon fire service, and the Silver Sparky recognizes a member of the public. You do not need to resubmit your nomination if you have submitted a nomination. 

The nomination deadline is Friday, April 21. Include an explanation and examples of your nominee’s contributions to preventing fires and fire losses in Oregon. Anyone can submit a nomination; you do not have to be a fire service member to nominate someone. Nomination forms can be found on the OSFM’s website. 

Please email nominations to OSFM.PublicAffairs@osp.oregon.gov or mail them to OSFM Public Affairs, 3565 Trelstad Ave. SE, Salem, OR, 97317.