Accomack's director of public safety was recognized with a state award for excellence in fire service training. Director of Public Safety Charles R. Pruitt was presented the 2017 Governor's Fire Service Award during a Virginia Fire and Rescue Conference ceremony in Virginia Beach on Feb. 24. The 2017 Governor’s Fire Service Awards were presented to recipients in eight categories. "Charles Pruitt demonstrates year after year his commitment and dedication to educating the next generation of firefighters on Virginia’s Eastern Shore ... Mr. Pruitt first became involved with the Eastern Shore Regional Fire Academy in 1999.