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2013 Installation of Officers - Citizens' Hose Company
Monday, January 7, 2013

At the January Company meeting the CHC held its annual installation and awards ceremony. Prior to the installation the annual awards were presented. The awards for Firefighter of the year, Fireman of the year, Life Membership, Top responders, & the 1000-9000 alarm club awards were handed out. The award for FF of the year was presented to David Hufford Jr. for his dedicated service to the company during 2012 as selected by the line officers. The award for Fireman of the year was presented to Past Chief & Chief Emeritus Gerald Mood for obtaining the most points during the 2012 calender year. Life membership awards were also given to 5 members. Prior to the installation of the new officers, Outgoing Fire Chief Isaac Willis, and Trustee John Morgan spoke to the company to give thanks for support during thier previous year/s in office. After all awards were given the 2013 Administrative, Fire Line, and Auxillary officers were installed by James E Turner III. Jamie is the current director of DEMA, he has over 45 years of service with the Clayton Volunteer Fire Company, and most importantly a good friend to the CHC. Prior to concluding the ceremony, Director Turner gave the incoming chief and president symbols or implements of thier office and charged them with the responsibilities of thier office. The Chief was given a speaking trumpet or horn, and the President a gavel.