Volunteers honored for service to Fannin Co. Fire Department

  • Firefighter Mike Miller received a special award from Sid Turner of the Sons of the American Revolution.
    Firefighter Mike Miller received a special award from Sid Turner of the Sons of the American Revolution.
  • American Legion Commander Jim Callender, right, of Post 248 in Blue Ridge presented firefighter Mike Miller an award for his actions.
    American Legion Commander Jim Callender, right, of Post 248 in Blue Ridge presented firefighter Mike Miller an award for his actions.
  • Bill Marsh was honored for his years of service and many contributions to the Fannin County Fire Department. Presenting the award were, from left, Fire Chief Larry Thomas, Assistant Fire Chief Rob Ross, Marsh and Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Cooke.
    Bill Marsh was honored for his years of service and many contributions to the Fannin County Fire Department. Presenting the award were, from left, Fire Chief Larry Thomas, Assistant Fire Chief Rob Ross, Marsh and Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Cooke.
  • Bill Jones was honored Thursday night, December 12, for his dedication to the Fannin County Fire Department. He joined the public service organization in 1972 when it was the Civil Defense. He was presented the honor by Assistant Chief Rob Ross at the fire department’s annual Christmas dinner.
    Bill Jones was honored Thursday night, December 12, for his dedication to the Fannin County Fire Department. He joined the public service organization in 1972 when it was the Civil Defense. He was presented the honor by Assistant Chief Rob Ross at the fire department’s annual Christmas dinner.
  • Kevin Panter Insurance produces the blue 911 emergency address signs for area residents and then donates the proceeds from the sale of those signs to the Fannin County Fire Department. During the annual fire department dinner, a check for $6,000 was presented from the community effort. Shown are, from left, Austin Panter, Kevin Panter, Fire Chief Larry Thomas and Assistant Chief Rob Ross.
    Kevin Panter Insurance produces the blue 911 emergency address signs for area residents and then donates the proceeds from the sale of those signs to the Fannin County Fire Department. During the annual fire department dinner, a check for $6,000 was presented from the community effort. Shown are, from left, Austin Panter, Kevin Panter, Fire Chief Larry Thomas and Assistant Chief Rob Ross.
  • Jamie Hensley was named the Fannin County Fire Department’s Rookie of the Year.
    Jamie Hensley was named the Fannin County Fire Department’s Rookie of the Year.
  • Station Captain Melvin Turner, right, received the Officer of the Year award from Assistant Fire Chief Rob Ross. Turner is over Station 9 in Suches. He has been a volunteer with the Fannin County Fire Department since 1996.
    Station Captain Melvin Turner, right, received the Officer of the Year award from Assistant Fire Chief Rob Ross. Turner is over Station 9 in Suches. He has been a volunteer with the Fannin County Fire Department since 1996.
  • Jim Edelstein holds his recognition as the Fannin County Fire Departments’ Volunteer of the Year. Edelstein is based out of Fire Station 8.
    Jim Edelstein holds his recognition as the Fannin County Fire Departments’ Volunteer of the Year. Edelstein is based out of Fire Station 8.
    Bill Jones and Bill Marsh were honored for their many years of service to the Fannin County Fire Department last week at the organization’s annual Christmas dinner. Firefighters and cou...

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