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Volunteers honored at Valdez Fire Department award banquet

During the annual Valdez Fire Department awards banquet in

February, Firefighter Erick Garcia was named 2017 Firefighter of the Year and

Emergency Medical Technician Grace Huhndorf was named 2017 EMT of the

Year. Both personnel serve as volunteers with the department.

Firefighter Erick Garcia was recognized for his positive attitude, work ethic, and

commitment to skill development and professional education. After receiving his

Firefighter I certification, Garcia immediately began working on his EMT 1

certification so he could contribute even more to the department and the safety of

the Valdez community. Garcia also used personal leave from his full-time job to

attend the Alaska Fire Training Conference in

 

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