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Oakmont Fire Company Assistant Chief Nick Sava, 65, was a volunteer firefighter for nearly 50 years and had held many leadership positions
Farmington Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian VanSickle said he was in shock after being invited to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort and presented with a six-figure donation
Ponca Firefighter-EMT Bob Kneifl, known in the community as “Husker Bob,” served as a volunteer first responder for 26 years and was also a fire prevention officer