Two firefighters with the Fort Benning’s Directorate of Emergency Services earned Department of Defense awards, while the Fire Department earned the Army’s top honor as Fire Department of the Year (Large Category).
The Defense Department recognized Fort Benning’s own Capt. Mark Lamb and Assistant Chief Ryan Earwood as the Civilian Firefighter of the Year and Fire Service Instructor of the Year for 2019.
“Those guys deserve the recognition,” said Deputy Chief Don Savidge with the Fort Benning Fire Department.
A firefighter for 10 1/2 years, Lamb has worked here for almost five years. He started his firefighting career in Auburn, Alabama, while he was earning a degree in building science at Auburn University. He came to Fort Benning by way of the Opelika Fire Department, which he said was a great learning opportunity.
“The number one benefit of this job is we get to serve those who serve others,” Lamb said.