And This Year’s Telly Awards Go To … FireStar Productions

FireStar Productions' contributions to the fire service were recognized this year by the Telly Awards.

The video production company was honored with six Telly Awards. Two Silver honors were given for San Jose Fire Fighters Local 230's "Every Second Counts" and CDF Firefighters Local 2881 and CAL FIRE's "California's Fire Department" videos. They received two Bronze statuettes for California Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Committee's Terrorism Consequence Management "Car Bomb Scenario" training video and CPF Firevision Episode 2. In addition, they received two Bronzes for their video work for the State Building and Construction Trades and Eskaton.

"FireStar helped us tell the story of what San Jose firefighters do and what cutbacks would mean to public safety in our city," said Randy Sekany, President of San Jose Fire Fighters Local 230. "'Every Second Counts' has been a powerful communications tool for us to bring to council members and community groups. FireStar deserved this award."

FireStar received these prestigious honors in a year that was reported to be one of the most competitive in Telly Awards history. Nearly 11,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous country were submitted and reviewed. The Telly Awards honor the very best local, regional and cable TV commercials and programs, video and film productions and work created for the Web.

"We are committed to helping firefighters and the fire service and we feel so honored to have been recognized for our work," said FireStar Vice President Kelley Trujillo.

FireStar is a proud recipient of nearly two dozen Telly Awards since its inception in 1992.