Fire - News
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2008
CONTACT: Daniel Valenzuela
Glendale Firefighter, PIO. (623) 695-7668
Glendale Fire Department Announces 2007 Firefighter of the Year
The Glendale Fire Department has named Assistant Fire Chief Jim Higgins as its Firefighter of the Year for 2007. The announcement came Friday, March 14th, during the Glendale Fire Department’s 21st Annual Awards Banquet.
Assistant Chief Higgins, a twenty-eight year veteran, was nominated for his work and dedication towards the state of the art Glendale Regional Public Safety Training Center. With much class, he gave thanks to his family, highlighted the actions of others who were also nominated for the award and encouraged everyone in the organization to continue to take care of each other. His humble acceptance of the award called for a standing ovation as he joined his wife off stage.
Part of his nomination read, “The men and women of the Glendale Fire Department have all shared in the pride that is reflected in one of the most incredible training facilities in the state, if not the Country. No one will ever know how much of what is there today is the direct result of Jim Higgins refusing to compromise, refusing to accept less, and absolutely committed to representing what he cares for the most; not just the name of the Glendale Fire Department, but the people who represent it.” Congratulation Chief Higgins on the well deserved title of Glendale Fire Department’s 2007 Firefighter of the Year!
Other awards given at the department’s 21st Annual Awards Banquet;
- Service Award: The Support Services/IT Support Division
- Service Award (Non-Sworn): Glendale Fire Department Cadets Volunteers
- Chief Don Heatwole Award: Deputy Chief Carl Austerman
- Fire Chief’s Award: Deputy Chief Darrell Johnston
- Community Service Award: Firefighter Jeremy Krossman
- Professional Service Award – EMS: Engineer Mike Patten
- Fire Pal of the Year Award: Robert Krayeski
- Crisis Response Volunteer of the Year Award: Billy Lucas
- Glendale Volunteer Fire Cadet of the Year Award: Paul Thomson and Tony Rivera
- Call of the Year Award: Engine 158- Captain Crystal Sorensen, Firefighter Kelly McInroy, Firefighter Miguel Sanchez, Firefighter Byron Ely Jr.
