Awards
The Appleton Fire Department has an awards program for staff and for citizens. 

Firefighter awards

• Life Saving Award
  Presented to department personnel for performance of an act in the line of duty, which through prompt and alert action at great personal risk, results in the saving of a life.
  

• Award of Honor
  Presented to department personnel for performing an outstanding act while in imminent personal hazard of life or injury with full knowledge of the risk involved.
  

• Award of Merit
  Presented to department personnel for saving a life with no risk to his/her life.
  

• Meritorious Unit Award
  Presented to all members of a unit for exemplary actions.
  

• Recognition Award
  Presented to department personnel for a highly creditable accomplishment, bringing public acclaim to the individual, the department or the profession of firefighting.
  

• Fire Department Achievement Award
  Presented quarterly to a member, unit, committee or team who has achieved outstanding performance in the opinion of his/her peers within the scope of the duties and job description set forth by the Appleton Fire Department.
  

• Firefighter of the Year
  Presented annually for accomplishments in line with devotion to duty, service to the public and/or bringing positive acclaim to the fire department.

Citizen Awards

• Good Samaritan Award
  Presented to a citizen for the performance of an act of human kindness, which saved a life or prevented further injury to another person.
  

• Award of Merit
   Presented to a citizen for performing a great act of service where life was not involved, including assistance to the fire department which aided in preventing property loss and/or possible injury to fire fighting personnel.  

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