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8 <br /> Chapel Hill Jason Grafford 21 <br /> Chapel Hill Gerald Boone 21 <br /> Chapel Hill Ran Warner 21 <br /> Chapel Hill Stacy Graves 20 <br /> Orange Grove Tommy Holmes 47 <br /> Orange Grove Tommy Griggs 46 <br /> Orange Grove Richard Sykes 45 <br /> Orange Grove Ben Nichols 43 <br /> Orange Grove Jane Waddell 34 <br /> Orange Grove Lee Terry 30 <br /> Orange Grove Bill Waddell 28 <br /> Orange Grove Ricky Baker 20 <br /> Orange Grove Allison Eaton 20 <br /> Orange Grove Bob Eaton 20 <br /> New Hoe Mike Tapp 51 <br /> New Hoe Eddie Walker 28 <br /> New Hoe Brian Blalock 27 <br /> New Hoe Cliff Carroll 38 <br /> New Hoe Howard Pratt 38 <br /> Cedar Grove Jeff Borland 34 <br /> Cedar Grove Sammy Borland 34 <br /> Cedar Grove C.T. Poe 45 <br /> Cedar Grove Bill Cole 40 <br /> Cedar Grove Sydney Cole 32 <br /> Cedar Grove Andy Summers 37 <br /> Cedar Grove L.D. Summers 34 <br /> Chair Price said thanked the firefighters. She said being a first responder is tough work, <br /> but that the camaraderie between them is phenomenal. She words cannot express how she <br /> feels about them and the work that they do and the sacrifices they make for all. <br /> Commissioner McKee said that everyone recognizes when a firetruck goes down the <br /> road, it is going to save property and lives. He said what is unrecognized is that the work the <br /> fire departments do can result in a reduction in homeowner's insurance. He said that the ISO <br /> ratings these departments have achieved by their work and dedication is a daunting task. He <br /> said for each of these departments to achieve ISO ratings that are almost as good as having <br /> water systems and hydrants, and for the town systems to achieve even greater ratings because <br /> of that infrastructure, is impressive. He said residents owe them a debt of gratitude because of <br /> the reduction in insurance rates that go with this work. <br /> Commissioner Richards thanked Bill Waddell for giving her a tour at Orange Grove fire <br /> station. She said he discussed radios with her and helped her understand why they are <br /> needed. She congratulated Mr. Waddell and all who were recognized. She has a much better <br /> appreciation for the work they do and she is grateful for their service. <br /> Commissioner Fowler congratulated the retirees. She said she is grateful for their <br /> service and sacrifice for the community. She said she is in awe of the many years of service <br /> that they have given. She thanked the firefighters. <br /> Commissioner Bedford extended her appreciation to the firefighters for their work, which <br /> she noted is round the clock, 24/7, and 365 days a year. She said it makes a big difference for <br /> public safety. <br />