Silent Hero Stories
Heroism 2018
On October 10, 2017, Monroe County Fire Department received a 911 call to respond to High Falls State Park. Two brothers, ages 17 and 12,…
Teamwork 2017
Only July 5th of this year, units from 2 departments responded to a two vehicle head on collision. When units arrived they located 2 full…
Heroism 2017
The 2017 Silent Hero Award for Heroism was presented to Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services team Lt. Nicklaus Ledford, Sgt. David Armstrong, and Firefighter…
Leadership 2017-Linda Black
With a tie for the 2017 Leadership Award at the Silent Hero Awards, one of the recipients presented with the Leadership Award is Deputy Chief…
Leadership 2017-Landry Merkison
With a tie for the 2017 Leadership Award at the Silent Hero Awards, one of the recipients presented with the Leadership Award is Chief Landry…
Community & Education 2017
Claudie Nash of Atlanta Fire & Rescue won the 2017 Community & Education Award at the Silent Hero Awards. Claudie has served for more than…
Teamwork 2016
Teamwork in the fire industry begins before the bell. Teamwork is essential in this industry. Although eerily similar in so many ways, and mostly trained…
Heroism 2016
Some heroes wear capes. Our Heroes wear bunker gear. When a man becomes a fireman his greatest act of bravery has been accomplished. What he…
Leadership 2016
A leader is one who establishes clear direction, sharing that vision with others so that they will follow willingly. He provides the information, knowledge or…
Community & Education 2016
This nominee is a firefighter that made an immediate impact on his department when he arrived in 1998 as well as the community he serves…