2026 NFRD First Responder Nomination

Nominate a First Responder Hero

National First Responders Day 2026 –– October 26-28, 2026
Presented by

Nominate your favorite first responder to be the recipient of our 2026 National First Responders Day Hero Award, presented live in Times Square.

Selected recipients will receive an all-expenses-paid experience:
- Roundtrip airfare to New York City
- VIP First Responder Tour itinerary
- Roll Call of Heroes Award Ceremony followed by Hero Luncheon
One first responder will be recognized by profession:
- Communications (911 Dispatchers)
- Local Law Enforcement
- Federal or State Law Enforcement
- Emergency Medical Services
- Fire
- Volunteer Fire
- Natural Disaster Response, presented by SERVPRO
- First Responder Leadership, presented by T-Mobile
- Junior First Responder
The deadline to submit is July 31st, 2026.
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Nominee Name

First NameLast Name
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Nominee Rank/Department
Nominee Agency
Nominee Address

Street Address

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Zip Code
Nominee Email
example@example.com
Nominee Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Which Hero category are you nominating for?
Please share why you're nominating this First Responder for a 2025 Hero Award
Please note: Hero stories for the current year (October 2026 through September 2026) are prioritized.
Please share any links to media (articles, TV coverage, etc.) with stories about your First Responder nominee
Please attach a high quality photo of your nominee

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Please attach material related to your nominee, including media and/or any existing achievements

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Please provide your contact information.
Nominator Name

First NameLast Name
Nominator Role
Nominator Rank/Department
Nominator Agency
Nominator Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Nominator Email

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Nominator Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
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