Sullivan Brothers' Award of Valor - Eligibility

Each commendation for the Award of Valor is based on the following criteria:

1.  The situation was extremely hazardous.    
2.  A strong possibility existed at the time the officer/firefighter acted that could have resulted in serious injury or death.
3.  The act was not foolhardy.
4.  The officer/firefighter did not use poor judgment, thus creating the necessity for heroic acts.