Taylor Press | 2019 Everyday Heroes

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OCTOBER 20, 2019

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When we run from an emergency, you run to them. THANK YOU to our local law enforcement & fireman who protect use every day. We welcome you here Mariachi De Jalisco’s every day.

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Heroes Respond First OUR THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION. Holiday Inn Express is a proud supporter of our Police, Fire, EMS 7 Volunteer personnel.

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TAYLOR POLICE DEPARTMENT

National Police Week is May 12-18 and recognizes officers for their work to protect and serve. Councilman Mitch Drummond read a proclamation to honor the members of the Taylor Police Department. May 15 is Peace Officer Memorial Day in honor of all fallen officers and their families. US flags should be flown at half-staff on that day. According to Taylor Police Chief Henry Fluck, the city of Taylor has only lost two officers in the line of duty.

Photo by Jason Hennington

OUR MISSION It is the mission of the Taylor Police Department to provide the highest level of proactive and responsive service to the City of Taylor in partnership with neighborhoods and the entire community. We shall endeavor to detect and solve problems to thereby afford the citizens of Taylor the highest quality of life possible. This service shall be provided with honor, integrity and pride.

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OUR VALUES As a values-based organization, all employees worked together to establish a list of values upon which we could agree and pledge to uphold at all times. Our approach at TPD is to assist our team members in doing the right things for the right reasons. We are confident that as we work to ensure that proper motives and priorities are employed, we will become the best agency possible.

OUR VALUES Incorporated into our oath of office.

INTEGRITY I will always maintain my personal integrity in all that I do, at work and at home; EXCELLENCE I will always pursue excellence for myself and the Taylor Police Department; FAIRNESS I will always treat all persons fairly; PRIDE I will take pride in myself, my department and my profession and shall always maintain their honor; HONESTY I will always be honest; honest to myself, to my supervisors and to the public.

SERVICE I will always endeavor to provide the highest level of service; COMPASSION I will always be compassionate; INNOVATION I will always endeavor to be innovative, looking for new and better ways to do things.

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OUR MOTTO

Honor * Integrity * Pride

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TAYLOR FIRE DEPARTMENT

Chief Daniel Baum

Asst. Chief Bobby Copeland/FM

Administrative Asst.

Michele Vrabel

Lieutenant Brandon Sanders

Firefighter Ryan Sorrick

Engineer Richard Thompson

Firefighter Preston Muston

Engineer Casey Iselt

Engineer Matt Whisenant

Firefighter Nathanael Gilstrap

Firefighter Brian St. Jacques

Lieutenant Wes Russell

Lieutenant Ryan Carlton

Lieutenant Tim Davis

Firefighter Cody Kraemer

Firefighter Colton Brock

Firefighter Nathan Dominquez

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Firefighter Brandon Sellears

Lieutenant Eric Engelke

Engineer Trent Pokorny

Engineer Zach Reeves

Lieutenant Clayton Taylor

Firefighter Jason Waits

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THANK YOU FIRST RESPONDERS!

No words seem adequate to express our admiration and gratitude for the brave men and women who run toward danger to selflessly save others.

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WE SALUTE OUR EVERYDAY HEROS.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO.

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Everyday Heroes 2019

To all the men & women who risk your lives for our community, you are our everyday hero’s. For your service, sacrifice and dedication we are truly thankful.

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TAYLOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Billy Hughes Jr., Chief FF Douglas Bonney, Assistant Chief James Dowton, Fire Captain Linda Dowton, EMS Captain Talon Richards, Fire Lt Aaron Slaughter, Training Captain John Estes, FF Mario Macias, FF Cody Wright, FF Kaleb Chambers, FF Michaela Chambers, FF Terry Burris, Probationary Gabriel Loucks, Probationary Travis Parker, Probationary Matt Barr, Probationary

Honoring our

FIRST RESPONDERS Every day, our community’s first responders put their lives on the line to protect our neighborhoods and keep us safe. The positive impact of their service and dedication to our communities is invaluable, and we owe them the full measure of our respect and gratitude. We recognize the brave men and women who serve our communities as first responders.

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THRALL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Our hats go off, Our heart goes out, and our prayers go up; for all the everyday heroes that risk their lives each day to protect and serve the great people of Williamson County. Thank you for the selfless acts you perform each and every day. You truly are heroes.

THANK YOU FROM THE EULENFELD FAMILY!

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First responders are our unsung heroes and very special people because, when everyone else is running away from danger, they run into it.

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WILLIAMSON COUNTY CONSTABLES PRECINCT 4

Constable Marty Ruble Chief Deputy Brian Olson LT. Chris Jakubowski Sgt. Tom Evans Sgt. Paul Leal Deputy Al Herrera Deputy David Moore Deputy Ray Ogas Deputy Rashad Smith Deputy Bryan Bell Sr. Office Specialist Terry Chaidez Sr. Office Specialist Janice Alvarado Research Analyst Kim Reid

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COUPLAND VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Tracy Gardner, Fire Chief

Jared Cummings, Assistant Chief Matthew Selby, Captain John Roulston-Bates, Lieutenant Travis Sanford, Senior Firefighter Patrick Devers, Firefighter Blake Dryden, Firefighter Corey Kalnasy, Firefighter Josh Wells, Firefighter Justin Cargill, Candidate Steven Randig, Candidate

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DYLAN KONARSKY has faithfully served Thrall Volunteer Fire Department as Board President for the last 3 years. On behalf of the entire Plumbing OutďŹ tters Team we would like you to know we are grateful and deeply appreciative of the time you spend away from your family and the personal risks you take to ensure the safety of our community. We are honored to have you as a friend and an employee.

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GRANGER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief / LP: James Cervenka

Assistant Chief #1: G.T. Beard Assistant Chief #2/EMT: Tommy Filla EMT: Ben Jennings

Firefighters: Jolene Volek Caleb Filla Christopher Michaels Coleman Sessums Brian Hensel Dan Michalik Derek Wolf Logan Hernandez Jason Salcedo

To all the FIRST RESPONDERS that selflessly give of themselves everyday...

Thank You! Timmy & Nancy Talley, Owners

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WEIR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT Chief Charles Frymire Assistant Chief Wes Russell Captain Kevin Gehrig Captain Johnny Mireles Lieutenant Todd Weaver Lieutenant Angela Sargent Henry Alvarez Tommy Bailey Andrew Bos Michael Fitzhugh Abel Garcia John Haukom

Without hesitation,

the brave men and women of our communities’ first responders often risk their own lives and safety to protect and save the lives of others and their property.

For their dedication and bravery, we salute them!

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