Orange Beach honors firefighter and police officers of the year
OBA Staff • November 12, 2022
Community Association honors first responders each November
Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach Community Association honored first responders at the annual Appreciation Dinner for the Orange Beach Fire Department and Police Department at the community center on Nov. 7.
Fire Chief Mike Kimmerling and Police Chief Steve Brown presented their department awards. The 2022 Firefighter of the Year is Firefighter James McMurray. Other firefighters were also recognized for their outstanding service during the past year.
The 2022 Officers of the Year are Cpl. Brent McBrayer and Officer James Singleton. The Police 2022 Employee of the Year is Corrections Officer Ryan Jackson. The Police Lifesaver Award was presented to Officers Dustin Colburn and Brandon Giles.
Thank you to all of our first responders for “protecting paradise.”
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