Smyrna Fire Department Deputy Chief Brian Marcos has been named the 2020 Chief Fire Officer of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs. But you won’t find Marcos taking credit for the honor.
“It’s humbling, and I’m honored for it. But it certainly could ... easily have gone to so many, because there has been some unbelievable leadership across public safety and the fire service in this pandemic,” Marcos told the MDJ. “Any time somebody wins an accolade or an individual accolade like this … it’s such a shared thing with people that are working with you, and around you.” The award recognizes a fire officer who has “made a notable impact in their community,” and is considered a leader in the fire services industry. Marcos’ humility aside, he acknowledges he’s worked hard to help turn Smyrna’s Fire Department into a leading light of what public safety can be.