The Bartlett Volunteer Fire Association gives several awards each year to recognize both its members and supporters. The awards program was initiated in 2001 to recognize those individuals and or organizations that have provided the organization with outstanding leadership, service, support and participation. These awards are given out each January at the annual Holiday Party. Each award is named for a past member who played a major role in the history of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Association.

The Elmer Hecht Award

Mr. Elmer Hecht became Chief of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department December 28, 1960, a post he held until his retirement in 1994. In 1968 he became the Bartlett Fire Protection District’s first fulltime Fire Marshall. He remained an active member of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department until his death in 2002.

The Elmer Hecht Award is awarded to a member of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. for outstanding leadership. This award is the highest honor that the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. can bestow upon one of its members.

2002 Michael Dexter
2003 Brian P. McGuire
2004 Don Lang
2005 Dave Misner
2006 (No Winner)
2007 Kevin Forkin
2008 Brian P. McGuire
2009 Robert Bucaro
2010 Eric Shipman
2011 Robert Bucaro
2012 Bill Tiknis
2013 John P. McGuire
2014 Mick Rogala
2015 Tom Kuttenberg

The AC Schick Award

Mr. AC Schick was elected as the first Fire Chief of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department on January 10, 1898.

The AC Schick Award awarded to an organization or person who is not a member but has shown outstanding support of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.  

2002 Bartlett Lions Club
2003 State Senator Steven J. Rauschenberger
2004 Gia Jackson
2005 Paramedic Services of Illinois (PSI)
2006 Bartlett Fire Auxiliary
2007 Hoss’s Road House Dan & Susan Polan
2008 Valerie Salmons
2009 Michael Airdo
2010 Chicago Elmhurst Stone
2011 Nicole Wright
2012 Hanover Township
2013 Moretti's Ristorante & Pizza
2014 Mike Sobel - Mark Your Space
2015 Air Supply Heating & Cooling

The Jimmy Jensen Award

Mr. Jimmy Jensen was a long time active member of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.. He served many terms as a Director of the organization and was always ready to lend a hand. Jimmy served this community as a volunteer firefighter until his untimely death in January of 1998.

The Jimmy Jensen Award awarded to a member of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department for outstanding participation and contributions to the organization.

2002 Rick Nelson
2003 Wayne Norris
2004 Trish Simon
2005 Gary Luettke
2006 (No Winner)
2007 Chris Tierney
2008 Mark Sommers
2009 Darcy Schrader
2010 Phil Kraft
2011 Mick Rogala
2012 Chris Crane
2013 Jason Helvey
2014 Fran Byron
2015 Darcy Schrader

The William E. Bull Award

Mr. William E. Bull served the Bartlett community 52 years as a member of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department from 1897 to 1949. He served 18 years of those as Chief of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department.

The William E. Bull Awarded by the Board of Directors of the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. to an individual for outstanding achievements and service to the Bartlett Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. This award was initiated in 2005.

2005 Alisa Beattie
2006 Rick Nelson
2007 Andy Scumaci
2008 Patricia Kelly
2009 Jason Helvey
2010 John P. McGuire
2011 Phil Kraft
2012 Mark Sommers
2013 Patricia Kelly
2014 Alisa Beattie
2015 Fatsoz Bar & Grill of Elgin