The Chief’s Excellence Award was presented Sept. 20 to members of the Marysville Fire District Peer Support Team, which assists first responders dealing with emotional and psychological challenges.
“We have come a long way since we started this journey after multiple significant events in 2014,” Fire Chief Martin McFalls said. “Today we are much better prepared and equipped to ensure the behavioral health and total wellness of our members.”
Honored members of the Peer Support Team included Capt. Patrick Woolcock, Capt. Darren Green, Capt. Rick Jesus, firefighter and paramedic Russell Colmore, firefighter and paramedic Kate Songhurst, firefighter Ricky Williamson and firefighter Jacob McConkey.
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