


Governor's Fire Prevention Officer of the Year

A fire service representative who has made, through their involvement in fire prevention, a significant contribution to the prevention of fire in the state of Iowa. The nominee must, at the time of the act or acts resulting in the nomination, have been a member in good standing of an organized fire department within the state of Iowa. He or she must, through either the result of a single program or the culmination of numerous fire prevention programs, have provided an exceptionally effective contribution in the area of fire prevention
Award Recipients
2025 - Elle Osborn (Waukee)
2023 - Rick Thomas (Des Moines)
2016 - Tom Henriksen (Ames)

HSFSA Lifetime Achievement Award
This award will be given to the person who has demonstrated outstanding dedication, professionalism, and extraordinary service to fire & life safety in their community and their department. Over the years this person has shown leadership, has been an advocate or an ambassador for our organization to allow us to grow and be recognized. Promoted education for self-improvement, for the good of the organization, and our State.
Award Recipients
2025 - Jeff Chapman (Clinton)
2022 - Patrick Phelan (Des Moines)
2018 - Tony Collins (Clive)
2014 - Mark Christiansen (Mason City)
2012 - Jim Thatcher (Cedar Rapids)
2011 - Roger Jensen (Iowa City)
