The Oregon State Fire Marshal Mark Wallace is encouraging Oregonians to submit nominations for the state’s 2012 Golden and Silver Sparky awards. 

The Golden Sparky recognizes a fire service member for outstanding achievement in fire prevention or public fire safety education. The Silver Sparky is the civilian version, awarded for outstanding achievement in fire prevention or public fire education.

Oregon State Fire Marshal Wallace believes that there are many Oregonians all over the state who have made contributions in fire prevention and fire prevention education and he wants to hear about it.  Nominations can come from anyone – including the general public and fire service members. 

Click here for the one-page nomination form. Nominations can be submitted by email to jim.walker@state.or.us or through the mail to:

Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Jim Walker

Office of State Fire Marshal

4760 Portland Road NE

Salem, Oregon 97305

The nomination deadline is March 30, 2012. State Fire Marshal Wallace will present the awards during the Oregon Fire Service Meritorious Awards Banquet in May 2012.

  Portland Fire & Rescue