Seven volunteer firefighters receive plaques and recognition Tuesday night for their work with local fire departments. From left are Pat Lujan, an officer with Character Counts! of Chaves County; Mark Johnson of East Grand Plains Volunteer Fire Department; Raymond Cervantes of District Eight Volunteer Fire Department; Manuel Delgado of Dexter Fire Department; Christopher Herrera of Hagerman Fire Department; Michael McClain of Berrendo Fire Department; David Bugarin of Midway Volunteer Fire Department; and Tim Fuller, executive director of Character Counts! Tyler Ford of Sierra Volunteer Fire Department was unable to attend the event. Many people appreciate the courage and hard work required of professional firefighters, and members of a local group think that those who respond to emergencies as volunteers deserve recognition as well.