The Freeman School District recently presented Spokane County Fire District 8 with a special award in recognition of the fire district’s support since a school shooting at Freeman High School in September. The award of “Outstanding Contributions and Support” during the 2017-18 school year was presented at a recent school board meeting. The traditional certificate was accompanied by a metal piece of art in the shape of a fire hydrant. District 8 Fire Chief Tony Nielsen currently has the metal hydrant in his office. “We haven’t decided where we want to put it,” he said. “It’s really substantial.” The metal fire hydrant was made by Shadle High School students and given to Freeman High School to pass on.