The Ashland City Commission Thursday recognized the newest additions to the city’s fire and police departments.
The city recognized seven new hires in the Fire Department and two at the Police Department. Mayor Matt Perkins told the newest additions to the city’s emergency services that the commission recognizes their dedication and sacrifice to ensure the safety of the community.
“We don’t only see you as firefighters and police officers, we see you as heroes,” Perkins said. “We know that when you put on that uniform, you are representing the best of this city’s values. You are here to help those in need. We thank you for that.”
Assistant Fire Chief Steve Alley said the recruits recognized were from classes from the 2019, 2020 and 2021 recruiting pool.
Two of the new recruits — Joe Laber and Kenton Baker — served at other fire departments prior to getting hired in at AFD.