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Providence Fire and Rescue Presents Awards and Names New Chief at Annual Meeting

Providence Fire and Rescue recognizes several members for their achievements.

Photo courtesy of Providence Fire and Rescue / Sledge Sartin has been named the new Chief of Providence Fire and Rescue.

Providence Fire and Rescue (PFR) held its Annual General Membership Meeting on Monday, August 3, naming Sledge Sartin the new Chief.

Volunteers, families, and community members came together for dinner, to celebrate the achievements of the department's members, and to extend gratitude to the outgoing Chief, Taylor Vernon for his dedication and commitment to PFR during his tenure.

The following awards were presented:

Firefighter of the Year

Matt Proctor

Medical First Responder

Crystal McCraw, JC Schumacher, Shane Hamlett, Junior Strader, Betty Helm, Dale English

CPR Save

Dale English, Micah New, Armstead Hodges, Crystal McCraw

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Richard Doss

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