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The Franklin Awards acknowledge the outstanding
efforts of State Forestry cooperators in providing fire protection
programs to all citizens, particularly those in underserved, rural
communities. Sponsored by Forest Service Cooperative Forestry Program,
the awards honor the outstanding efforts made by Forest Service
State partners in rural and wildland fire safety. Award categories
are shown below. Franklin awards are not presented for each category
every year.
- Volunteer Fire Assistance
Best effort in using the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant program
to improve fire service in underserved, rural communities
- State Fire Assistance
Best use of State Fire Assistance grants in areas of State Forestry
responsibility, such as wildland/urban interface in underserved,
rural communities
- Federal Excess Personal Property
Best effort to equip underserved, rural communities using excess
property
- Director’s Award
Best overall effort in at least two of the above award categories
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