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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.

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

Photo courtesy of Providence Fire and Rescue / Outgoing Fire Chief Taylor Vernon presents Matt Proctor with the Firefighter of the Year Award.

Firefighter of the Year

Matt Proctor

Photo courtesy of Providence Fire and Rescue / Medical First responders, Crystal McCraw, JC Schumacher, Shane Hamlett, Junior Strader, Betty Helm, and Dale English are pictured above,

Medical First Responder

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

Photo courtesy of Providence Fire and Rescue / Dale English, Micah New, Armstead Hodges, Crystal McCraw were recognized for a CPR save.

CPR Save

Dale English, Micah New, Armstead Hodges, Crystal McCraw

Photo courtesy of Providence Fire and Rescue / Outstanding Volunteer Richard Doss is pictured above with Assistant Chief Adam Doss.

Outstanding Volunteer Award

Richard Doss

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