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OVFA 2009 CONFERENCE

JUNE 24 - 27, 2009

JCFD#3 HOSTING
WHITE CITY, OR

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FF of the Year

The OVFA is proud to award the Firefighter of the Year to:

Al Longworth of the Lowell Rural Fire Protection District

This individual has achieve a number of certifications, EMT-Intermediate, Swiftwater Technician, Firefighter II, to name a few. This individual oversees such areas as host testing, updating their map books, call and drill recording and has served the district recording secretary Pro Tem during a leave of absence. To quote "this individual takes on thankless behind the scene projects".

This individuals commitment to the community is equal to the commitment to the fire service. By virtue of his job he is well respected and has developed a working relationship with a vast array of community members. Each summer he leads the way for the association fundraisers of selling breakfast for six days. He is the first to arrive at for each of the six mornings and still maintains a great attitude.

 FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR