ATLANTA, GA -- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) video Tell Us About Your Fire Servicehas been named a Gold Winner in the Public Interest and Awareness Category in the 47th annual Telly Awards.

The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies.

Tell Us About Your Fire Service depicts three actual firefighters from the Orange County Fire Authority who represent the different types of firefighters who can enroll in the National Firefighter Registry (NFR) for Cancer. By appealing to firefighters' unwavering sense of commitment to help others, the video serves to motivate firefighters to "answer the call" and join the NFR. The video was produced by RTI International for NIOSH.

"We are honored to be recognized for this effort and are thankful to the firefighters who helped make this video possible," said Kenny Fent, Ph.D., NFR for Cancer manager. "We hope Tell Us About Your Fire Service inspires firefighters from across the fire service to make a commitment to fighting cancer by joining the registry."

With over 13,000 entries globally from six continents and all 50 states, Telly Award winners represent work from some of the most respected advertising agencies, television stations, production companies, and publishers from around the world.

The NFR collects detailed work history information and links it with state cancer registries to improve understanding of occupational cancer risks and guide efforts to prevent cancer among firefighters. Enrollment in the NFR is open to all U.S. firefighters — whether career or volunteer, active or retired, with or without a cancer diagnosis, and from all specialties. The NFR has now surpassed 50,000 enrolled firefighters nationwide.

More information about the NFR is available here and firefighters can join here.

NIOSH is the federal institute that conducts research and makes recommendations for preventing work-related injuries and illnesses. For more information about NIOSH, visit cdc.gov/niosh.