Gray Fire Dept. presents annual awards

FIREFIGHTER APPRECIATION
  • GFD Firefighter of the Year Ernest Faircloth (center) with Lt. Jon Harrison (left) and Chief Keith Eisele. CONTRIBUTED
    GFD Firefighter of the Year Ernest Faircloth (center) with Lt. Jon Harrison (left) and Chief Keith Eisele. CONTRIBUTED
  • GFD Officer of the Year Lt. Deryle Register. CONTRIBUTED
    GFD Officer of the Year Lt. Deryle Register. CONTRIBUTED
  • Capt. Heather Johnson
    Capt. Heather Johnson
  • Caroline Thompson
    Caroline Thompson
  • Firefighter Bryce Bullock
    Firefighter Bryce Bullock
  • Lt. Jon Harrison, Patrick Peebles and Eleanor Click
    Lt. Jon Harrison, Patrick Peebles and Eleanor Click
  • Firefighter Jalen Webb
    Firefighter Jalen Webb
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    The Gray Fire Department kicked off the holiday season earlier this month with its annual awards banquet, recognizing the dedication and hard work of its volunteer firefighters and support staff.

    While many volunteer organizations struggle with recruiting and retaining members, the GFD seems to have found the recipe with 32 members on the active roster.

    The Dec. 4 banquet was held at Butler Hall in …