MEBANE, N.C., June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kidde, Country
Music star and former first responder, Craig Morgan, Firehouse, the Volunteer and
Combination Officers Section of the International Association
of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA) and National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) announced
today that voting is now open for the "Step Up and Stand Out" video
contest. The contest is part of a national campaign to increase
awareness of the need for volunteer firefighters and to recognize
those who voluntarily put their lives at risk to keep communities
safe. Kidde, a leading manufacturer of residential fire safety
products, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit
of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:
UTX).
Launched nationwide in February, "Step Up and Stand Out" gave
fire departments and the public the opportunity to submit videos
nominating a current volunteer firefighter or support volunteer for
recognition of their community service. Submissions were
accepted until May 21, and starting
today, the public has the opportunity to vote online to determine
the top five finalists, which will be announced at IAFC's
Fire-Rescue International Show on Aug.
18. A final public vote will then select a grand prize
winner who will be announced at the Firehouse Expo in October. The
finalists and grand prize winners will receive a prize pack
consisting of Kidde smoke alarm donations, safety grants, an NFPA
Fire Prevention Week Kit, and more.
"Firefighters put their lives on the line every day and do more
than many people realize to keep our communities safe," said
Morgan. "I hope everyone will take advantage of the chance to vote
for our volunteer firefighters so we can show them how appreciative
we are for all they do."
There are approximately 30,000 fire departments in the U.S. and
87 percent are either fully or partially staffed by volunteers.
These men and women act as the first line of defense in an
emergency, provide medical services and protect more
than 50 percent of Americans, particularly in rural communities;
however, their numbers have steadily declined. Through voting and
participation in the Step Up and Stand Out campaign, the public can
help raise awareness of the need for more volunteers and help to
acknowledge local heroes who are making a difference.
Visit Firehouse.com/VF to submit your vote until July 31 and follow #StepUpStandOut on social
media.
About Craig Morgan
A multi-faceted
entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as
a Country Music icon, TV host, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic
Army veteran. One of Country Music's best-loved artists, the Black
River Entertainment artist thrills massive crowds with signature
hits including "Bonfire," "Almost Home," "Redneck Yacht Club,"
"International Harvester," "This Ole Boy," "Wake Up Lovin' You" and
the six week #1, "That's What I Love About Sunday." The new single
"When I'm Gone" is available for digital download now and will lead
a new album due in 2016. Craig received one of Country Music's
highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole
Opry in 2008. In addition to a prolific Country Music career, he
hosts the award-winning TV show "Craig
Morgan: All Access Outdoors," currently in its sixth season
on Outdoor Channel. Prior to becoming a Country Music star and TV
sensation, Morgan spent seventeen years serving our country in the
Army and Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America's
military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. For
more information on Craig Morgan,
visit www.craigmorgan.com and engage with him
on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Kidde
Kidde is a leading manufacturer of
residential smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and fire
extinguishers, and has been delivering advanced fire-safety
technology since it produced the first integrated smoke detection
and carbon dioxide extinguishing system nearly 100 years ago. Kidde
is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a unit of United
Technologies Corp., a leading provider to the aerospace and
building systems industries worldwide. For more information, visit
www.kidde.com or follow @KiddeSafety on Twitter.
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