Valor Awards
The Cumberland Road Fire Department and several of its members, past and present were recognized during the 6th annual Greater Fayetteville Chamber Public Safety Valor Awards.
The department received a unit citation for its exceptional efforts in promoting home fire safety and smoke alarm installations.
For their commendable service, while working on the scene of a fire on February 19th, 2024 where their actions directly resulted in the saving of a life, Firefighter Elijah McClinton received an award of Valor. Firefighters Micah Williams, Deitren Jackson, and Nikolai Van Kan, received Life Saving awards.
Past Fire Chiefs Arnold J. Koonce and James E. Hall were honored with the Hall of Fame Award.
Current Fire Chief Steven Parrish received the 2024 Freddy L. Johnson, Sr. Leadership Award.
Congratulations to all.