Every year the Veterans of Foreign Wars honors one firefighter from any part of the nation for being an outstanding public servant to their community. The winner of the award this year’s award resides in the city of Fort Payne. More than 10,000 firefighters from around the country were nominated for the award. Nominated by their peers, the winner fulfills a long list of accomplishments through their public service to their community. Lt. Josh Jennings from the Fort Payne fire won this prestigious award, beating out every candidate around the nation. Lt. Jennings is not only a firefighter but also an instructor and serves as a paramedic for the city.