Firemen recognized for service

At the February Canton Council meeting, Mayor Lou Ann Everett recognized “two very special people” –– Firefighter of the Year Josh Mims and CFD Capt. Brian Horton.

Mims was named firefighter of the year at a CFD banquet earlier this year. When describing his qualifications for the honor, Fire Chief Bud Sanford said Mims was “idea for the CFD because he cares. He ha grown as an individual and absorbed everything he needed to learn. We can use a young man like this in the Canton Fire Department for a very long time.”

Everett expressed the city’s appreciation. “Thank you,” she said. “We are happy to have you here as part of our Canton Fire Department and our community.”

Horton was recognized because of an honor he received from another community.  Van recently honored the fireman for his help after the May 2015 Mother’s Day tornado hit the city.

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