Bill > HJR0014

This resolution commends and congratulates Tim Baker, who was named the 2024 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association, recognizing his exceptional service to the Waldens Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Baker has been a volunteer firefighter for 39 years, including 30 years as chief, following in his father's footsteps as one of the department's original volunteers. Throughout his tenure, he has overseen a significant increase in the department's service calls, from approximately 60 to nearly 800 per year, and has been instrumental in securing grants and funding to obtain necessary equipment and provide stipends to volunteers. The resolution highlights Baker's leadership not only in his local fire department but also as an administrator for county volunteer departments and chief of Sevier County Fire & Rescue. By honoring Baker, the resolution celebrates his dedication to public service, his professional excellence, and his commitment to protecting and serving his community in the face of great personal risk.

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