As in previous years, the organization handed out its public safety awards to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office and the Atlanta police and fire rescue departments. First up was the fire rescue department. Sgt. Duane Grandison, Sgt. Michael Sterling and Lt. William Mallory were lauded for putting out a house fire in December.
“The three firefighters we honor today truly represent the best of Atlanta Fire Rescue,” said association member David Coxon, who presented the awards. " They were called out to a multilevel house fire. As the first responders they lead the charge and were able to save over 70% of the dwelling. In the process they also helped to save two cats that were still in the house.