Firefighters honored at annual appreciation dinner

HONORING FIRST RESPONDERS
  • Chief of Operations Greg Beni (l-r) received a 5-year service award, Tim Daniel a 15-year award, and Stephen Holloway for 20 years. William Swift (not pictured) was given a 25-year service award .
    Chief of Operations Greg Beni (l-r) received a 5-year service award, Tim Daniel a 15-year award, and Stephen Holloway for 20 years. William Swift (not pictured) was given a 25-year service award .
  • Gavin Giles is the 2026 Jones County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.
    Gavin Giles is the 2026 Jones County Volunteer Firefighter of the Year.
  • Firefighter Glenn McMichael (left) accepts a plaque for his son, the late Brett McMichael, in honor of his 35 years of volunteer service.
    Firefighter Glenn McMichael (left) accepts a plaque for his son, the late Brett McMichael, in honor of his 35 years of volunteer service.
  • John Gallagar is the Jones County 2026 Fire Officer of the year.
    John Gallagar is the Jones County 2026 Fire Officer of the year.
  • Battalion Chief John Shipley was presented a plaque congratulating him on his retirement.
    Battalion Chief John Shipley was presented a plaque congratulating him on his retirement.

    The annual Jones County Fire Rescue Volunteer Appreciation dinner took place last weekend, recognizing the volunteers who help keep the county safe, with a special remembrance for one of their own.

    The event took place Aug. 8 at Bradley Baptist Church, whose members both hosted and catered the dinner. Chief of Operations Greg Beni welcomed attendees and served as master of ceremonies. He thanked th…