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ORFD will recognize members for cardiac arrest save; honor firefighter, officer

Posted at 11:18 pm January 31, 2015
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Steve London

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The Oak Ridge Fire Department will host a February ceremony that will recognize members for a cardiac arrest save in November and honor the firefighter and fire officer of the year.

The ceremony will be at 6 p.m. February 13 at Fire Station Number 3, which is at 333 Tuskegee Drive.

The Department will recognize Engine Company 2C for the cardiac arrest save, a press release said. This was the sixth cardiac arrest save within the last 12 months for the Oak Ridge Fire Department. [Read more…]

ORFD recognizes 2013 firefighter, officer of year

Posted at 10:56 am April 25, 2014
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Firefighter of the Year Jeff Hackney with his father (Submitted photos)

Oak Ridge Fire Department employees haveÂ pickedÂ the outstanding firefighter and officer of 2013, Fire Chief Darryl Kerley announced this week. The awards were presented earlier this month at a reception for the employees and their families.

Firefighter ofÂ the Year

Jeff Hackney was named the 2013 Firefighter of the Year, a press release said. Hackney is a firefighter and engineer on A-shift, and he was recognized for his significant contributions to the remodeling and repairs to Fire Station No. 1 and No. 2 and his work on the training props and burn buildings at Fire Station No. 3.

Hackney also served as acting captain for several months during the past application process and is in the process of obtaining his fire officer certification.

“Congratulations to Jeff Hackney for outstanding service in 2013,” the City of Oak Ridge said in a press release.ï¿¼ [Read more…]

Oak Ridge Fire Department names firefighter, officer of the year

Posted at 5:17 pm April 26, 2013
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Firefighter and Paramedic Bryan Chase, left, was named 2012 Oak Ridge Fire Department Firefighter of the Year. Also pictured above is ORFD Chief Darryl Kerley. (Submitted photos)

The Oak Ridge Fire Department recently held a ceremony recognizing its 2012 Firefighter of the Year and Officer of the Year. The Oak Ridge Fire Department has implemented a formal awards program to recognize members for outstanding efforts and this was the first time awards have been issued for Firefighter and Officer of the Year.

Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Chase was selected as the Firefighter of the Year by a group of his peers for his efforts during 2012. Chase has been with the department since 2007 and is currently assigned to Station 4. [Read more…]