A fire chief has received a notable award. The honor was given for leadership and contributions to the fire service. This award is given to one career chief and one volunteer chief for their work.

The recipient of the award began their career as a volunteer firefighter and now oversees a department with around-the-clock staffing at all stations. The department serves a large number of residents and responds to a significant number of emergency calls. Further details about the award and the fire chief's career are available from the source, including information about the department's expansion and service area.