FCFD presents awards, promotes personnel, graduates recruit class

CUMMING - The Forsyth County Fire Department recently presented a number of awards, promoted personnel to a variety of positions, and graduated its newest recruit class. <br /> <br /> To begin the ceremony, twenty Life Saved and Unit Citation awards were presented to Fire Department personnel in recognition of outstanding actions over the past several years.<br /> <br /> "Periodically, the Forsyth County Fire Department reviews incidents of significance that have been nominated for particular acts of heroism or actions that result in a life saved," said Division Chief Jason Shivers, who served as emcee for the ceremony. "Additionally, specific incidents that result in decisive and extraordinary efforts by a company are reviewed for Unit Citation Awards."<br /> <br /> The department also presented a plaque to Gary Patty, a volunteer firefighter, for his efforts in restoring the department's antique ladder truck, which is often used in parades.<br /> <br /> In the promotional portion of the event, the following personnel were promoted:<br /> <br />