The IAFF has announced the winners of the 2008 IAFF Media Awards. WFRV-TV reporter Tammy Elliot and photojournalist Mike Vandersnick received the 1st place award in the "Television News Feature or Documentary" category. Their feature, Fire Fighters: At Work, At Risk, explained how the fire department and the City of Green Bay addressed the emotional and physical needs of Green Bay's fire fighters 6 months after the death of Lt. Arnie Wolff.

The contest, conducted annually, honors reporting and photography that best portray the professional and dangerous work of fire fighters in the United States and Canada. In addition, these awards recognize outstanding work by IAFF affiliates in communicating with their members and generating public awareness for fire fighters in their respective communities. The winning entry submitted by IAFF Local 141 was one of 277 entered into this year's contest.