The Geary County Rural Fire Department presented two firefighters with awards during the fifth annual Firefighter Appreciation Supper at the 4-H/Senior Citizen Center on Sunday evening. More than 80 firefighters and their families attended the event.

According to Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges, the Volunteer of the Year award for 2018 was presented to Chris Ross. He works for Propane Central and is assigned to the Spring Valley Fire Station.

Nate Clement was presented the Deputy / Firefighter of the Year award for 2018. Clement is a Deputy with the Geary County Sheriff’s Office and is also firefighter for Geary County. He has been employed by the county for nine years.