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Local American Legion Post Honors Local Firefighters

3/30/12 10:07 AM

Cherokee County EMS Chief, Danny West (left), and Assistant Fire Chief, Eddie Robinson, stand with the recipients of this year’s Community Service Awards from the American Legion including (left to right): Waylon White, Capt. Chad Arp, Tim Cavender and Lt. Shannon Gibbs. Not Pictured are: Lt. Chad Davis, Kenny Scott and Rosanna Thompson.

Thomas M. Brady Post #45 of the American Legion, located in Canton, Georgia, honored several firefighters and staff members with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services during their annual Community Service Awards Banquet that was held last night at the local legion hall.

Recognized at this year’s banquet were:

Battalion 1 Firefighter Award

Lt. Shannon Gibbs

Battalion 2 Firefighter Award

Lt. Chad Davis

Volunteer Firefighter Award

Kenny Scott

EMS Employee Award

Waylon White

Fire Administration Award

Tim Cavender

Fire Prevention Award

Capt. Chad Arp

Special Operations Award

Rosanna Thompson

The local firefighters and staff were honored with a plaque and dinner.

Battalion Chief, Greg Erdley (left), congratulates Lt. Shannon Gibbs for receiving the Battalion 1 Firefighter Award.

Deputy Fire Marshal, Barry Gibson (left), congratulates Capt. Chad Arp for receiving the Fire Prevention Award.

EMS Chief, Danny West (left), congratulates Waylon White for receiving the EMS Award.

Cherokee County Assistant Fire Chief, Eddie Robinson (right), congratulates Tim Cavender for receiving the Fire Administration Award.