On September 4, 2026, the Garni and Noyemberan VFRG chiefs of groups received special award from the Rescue Service - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Armenia.

It is a huge recognition of the 13 Volunteer Fire Rescue Groups achievements these last years. 

We would like to thank the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Rescue Service, our donors, the Austrian Development Agency and the Austrian Red Cross, all 13 communities and volunteers, and partners, the Armenian Red Cross Society, Austrian Red Cross, Caritas Austria.