Battalion Chief Dooley named Fire Officer of the Year

DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Dawson County Fire & Emergency Services hosted its annual awards banquet at Amicalola Lodge Friday.

Department Director Danny Thompson said, “This year was a very exciting year for the department and I am very proud of this year’s award recipients.”

Fire Officer of the Year was awarded to Battalion Chief Jason Dooley. Dooley is assigned to C-Shift but assists the department as the Deputy EMA Director. He deployed to south Georgia to assist after Hurricane Michael ravaged the state. “His dedication and commitment to the citizens of Dawson County is unparalleled,” Thompson said.

Tim Cameron received the Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year award. “Firefighter Cameron is one of the best Fire/Medics I have ever had the privilege to work with in my career,” Thompson said. “His positive attitude is contagious and he is highly respected among his peers.”

The Firefighter/EMT of the Year award went to Matt Harbin. Harbin is assigned to the Georgia Body Recover Team as a K-9 handler and has had numerous deployments over this year. “Harbin spent almost seven days in Mexico City Beach, Florida after Hurricane Michael,” Thompson said. “He has responded across the State of Georgia for missing person searches as well for searches here in Dawson County.”

Volunteer Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Randy Edwards. “Edwards offers back to his community over 48 hours a month,” said Thompson. “Once a week he rides a 12-hour shift with our personnel and provides excellent customer service.”

All award winners will be available for photos and interviews at Fire Station 1 Friday at 1 p.m.

 

 

 

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