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Silent Hero Stories

Heroism 2018

On October 10, 2017, Monroe County Fire Department received a 911 call to respond to High Falls State Park. Two brothers, ages 17 and 12,…

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Teamwork 2017

Only July 5th of this year, units from 2 departments responded to a two vehicle head on collision. When units arrived they located 2 full…

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Heroism 2017

The 2017 Silent Hero Award for Heroism was presented to Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services team Lt. Nicklaus Ledford, Sgt. David Armstrong, and Firefighter…

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Leadership 2017-Linda Black

With a tie for the 2017 Leadership Award at the Silent Hero Awards, one of the recipients presented with the Leadership Award is Deputy Chief…

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Leadership 2017-Landry Merkison

With a tie for the 2017 Leadership Award at the Silent Hero Awards, one of the recipients presented with the Leadership Award is Chief Landry…

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Community & Education 2017

Claudie Nash of Atlanta Fire & Rescue won the 2017 Community & Education Award at the Silent Hero Awards. Claudie has served for more than…

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Teamwork 2016

Teamwork in the fire industry begins before the bell. Teamwork is essential in this industry. Although eerily similar in so many ways, and mostly trained…

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Heroism 2016

Some heroes wear capes. Our Heroes wear bunker gear. When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he…

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Leadership 2016

A leader is one who establishes clear direction, sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly. He provides the information, knowledge or…

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Community & Education 2016

This nominee is a firefighter that made an immediate impact on his department when he arrived in 1998 as well as the community he serves…

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