Awards of the Ministry for Emergency Situations of Russia
Known internationally as EMERCOM, Russia's Ministry for Civil Defence, Emergency Situations and Disaster Relief is composed of both military and civilian personnel. It encompasses land, naval and air assets, the State Fire Service, rescue teams and its own academies. This article is dedicated to the award system of this ministry of the Russian Federation. EMERCOM awards are subordinate to state awards. All awards herein were approved by orders of the Minister of Emergency Situations, these order numbers and inception dates are included as quick references to facilitate any further research.
Image: EMERCOM Cross for Valor
Image: Distinction in an Emergency Situation
Image: Medal for Bravery in a Fire
Image: Mine clearing
Ministry of Emergency Situations (Russia)
The Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief is a Russian government agency overseeing the civil emergency services in Russia.
Ministry headquarters in Moscow
Russian Post stamp about EMERCOM
Russian Post stamp about EMERCOM
Sergei Shoigu was Minister from 1991 to 2012