The Medal “For Courage in a Fire” was a civilian and military state bravery award of the Soviet Union established on October 31, 1957 to recognise deeds of courage and of leadership while fighting fires.
The Medal “For Courage in a Fire” was awarded to members of the fire service, members of volunteer fire brigades, the military and other citizens:
- for courage, bravery and selflessness displayed during fire fighting, during the rescue of people and the protection of socialist or private property from fire;
- for the leadership of firefighting units employed in fire protection, in firefighting or in rescue operations;
- for bravery, courage and perseverance displayed in order to prevent an explosion or fire.
