Shelby-Benona Fire Department Lt. Joe Rodriguez July 12 was presented the Michigan Association of Fire Chiefs Company Officer of the Year award. The award is given to the company officer either career or volunteer that best reflects the high level of professionalism, dedication and leadership in the fire service. The award is presented at the Fire Chiefs annual dinner which this year was at Staffords Perry hotel in Petoskey. The award was presented by Michigan Fire Chiefs Association President Mike O’Brian, chief of the Brighton Area Fire Department.