Hero Criteria
For the 9-1-1 system to work it takes a team. Each year we recognize members of the team who have gone above and beyond during the course of a 9-1-1 call.
Category | Criteria |
Telecommunicator | Honors a public safety telecommunicator for demonstrating outstanding effort in processing a 9-1-1 call for emergency police, fire or medical emergency service or for actions while on duty above and beyond the normal course of duties. |
Hero |
Honors a private citizen for a life saving act in which quick thinking, fast action and heroism were demonstrated following the use of the emergency 9-1-1 system. |
Youth Hero | Honors a person 17 years of age or younger for quick thinking, fast action and heroism through the proper use of the emergency 9-1-1 system. |
Special Recognition |
Honors an individual, group or organization that has made an exceptional contribution to 9-1-1 in New Jersey on the local, regional, county or state level. |
Nomination Process:
- Nominations may be submitted through the County 9-1-1 Coordinator in the county where the event occurred or directly to OETS.
- Nominations must be received no later than March 1 of each year.
- Nominations and supporting materials will not be returned, send copies only.
- Any interested 9-1-1, police, fire or EMS personnel or any organization or private citizen may submit a nomination.
- Nominees for the telecommunicator award must be currently certified as required for the service they provide.
- Nominations should include a signed and dated cover letter listing:
- The category for which the nomination is being made.
- The name and contact information for the individual or organization being nominated. Include a complete address and daytime telephone number.
- The name and contact information for the individual or organization making the nomination. Include a complete address and daytime telephone number.
- A description of the significant accomplishment or circumstance for which the nominee should be considered for the award. Include the name of the nominee's agency or organization where applicable.
- When possible, include any audio, video, newspaper accounts or other supporting documentation covering the event for which the nomination is being made.
- The category for which the nomination is being made.
- Nominations will be evaluated by OETS staff and members of the 9-1-1 Commission PSAP Committee. Nominators and nominees will be notified by OETS staff as to the status of the nomination and details of the award program.