Siskiyou County Fire Chiefs Association Honors Dedicated Volunteers at Annual Awards Banquet

YREKA, CA – The Siskiyou County Fire Chiefs Association held its annual awards banquet, a heartfelt celebration dedicated to the tireless efforts and unwavering commitment of the county’s volunteer firefighters and community supporters. The evening served as a platform to recognize individuals who have gone above and beyond in service to their local fire departments and the wider community.

The event, which featured a delightful dinner catered by Raymond’s Catering, brought together fire chiefs, volunteer firefighters, their families, and community members to acknowledge the vital role volunteers play in ensuring the safety and well-being of Siskiyou County.

A presentation of awards to several outstanding individuals from various fire departments across the county. The following individuals were recognized for their exceptional contributions:

• Brad Abildgaard of the Yreka Fire Department
• Wyatt Carson of the Weed Fire Department
• Charles Evans of the Salmon River Fire Department
• Rob Jackson of the South Yreka Fire Department
• Richard Harrison of the McCloud Fire Department
• Ben McAuliffe of the Klamath River Fire Department
• Larry Hicks of the Etna Fire Department

In addition to honoring the dedicated firefighters, the Association also recognized a remarkable individual for their outstanding community support. Liz Bowles of the South Yreka Fire Department was named the South Yreka Fire Citizen of the Year.

The Siskiyou County Fire Chiefs Association expressed its sincere gratitude to all the volunteers throughout the county for their ongoing dedication and encouraged community members to consider supporting their local fire departments in any way they can.

sourced information: Siskiyou County Fire Chiefs Association FB page