Archive for March, 2007

Ever need a lot of plaques or awards but also needed to watch your budget? Well FireAwards.com has just the solution to that problem.

A 5″ x 7″ plaque as low as $6.50 each in quantity, that includes 4 lines of engraved lettering, is just a flat out great deal when the need for many awards arises. Parade participant plaques, Car Show sponsor plaques, Golf Outing plaques are just a few occasions that come to mind. This great plaque is also available in larger sizes at similar savings. Get all the details on the Firefighting Economy Plaque and watch for future economy award offerings from FireAwards.com.Tags: Firefighter Awards

Receiving an award is a big thing for most people.  Whether the setting for the ceremony is informal or formal, we all like to be recognized and appreciated.  With this thought in mind, there are a few things that an award committee (yes – even if it’s only 1 person) can do to boost the value of the award to the recipient, and at the same time garner some recognition for the organization itself.

1. Announce when and where the ceremony will be held to all members of the group or organization well in advance of the actual date.  While this sounds pretty obvious, you’d be amazed how often this little act is overlooked resulting in a less than SRO crowd.
2. If the ceremony will be open to the general public, notice should also go to any local newspaper or posting boards which are receptive  to local  “News”.  Doing this notification may also result in some unexpected press coverage.
3. During the actual ceremony be sure to take some photos.  They can be used on the company web site, emailed to the recipients of the awards, or even framed and hung in a lobby or office for others to see.
4. Announce the winners!  Write a small press release or article with the details and send it to newspapers or other local media.  Have it posted on your web site and included in your newsletter.  Basically, unless it is a “Top Secret” affair, spread the word far and wide!

Undertaking the four simple steps above does not involve a tremendous amount of time, money, or even effort for that matter.  But the results can be very gratifying for all involved.  Take the award experience one step farther than normal and reap the benefits.

Posted By Gary Barber FireAwards.comTags: Awards, Recognition Ceremonies

In an effort to help customers make buying decisions, FireAwards.com has added a “Customer Product Reviews” feature for each item in the store. 

Customers may now rate a product they have purchased and comment on their experience with that item,  and by doing so, will help other customers in making an informed decision relating to that particular item.

“We’d like to think that all of our products are great, but if there is a particular item lacking in some way – this will be a great way for us to find that out directly from our customers.” – Gary Barber – FireAwards CEO

FireAwards.com features recognition awards and gifts  to the fire service, EMS, and law enforcement markets.

Tags: customer priduct reviews, recognition awards

Why do people volunteer to become firefighters?  We have compiled a list of what we feel are the top 15 reasons in no particular order:

1. To continue a family tradition.
2. To learn new skills for future career possibilities.
3. A desire to help others.
4. To get out of the house.
5. The need for camaraderie  – Brotherhood-Sisterhood.
6. To serve the community.
7. To do something different from your job.
8. To meet new people.
9. To gain or enhance leadership skills.
10. To fill the needs of a hobby or pastime.
11. To contribute expertise or knowledge.
12. To gain recognition.
13. To make a difference.
14. To further personal growth and self-esteem.
15. To fill a need for achievement.

If you have one or more of your own to add please comment.

Posted by Gary FireAwards.com