The Free Lance-Star
FREDRICKSBURG, Va. — A member of Spotsylvania County’s Chancellor Volunteer Fire and Rescue has been awarded the prestigious Governor’s EMS Award for Outstanding Contribution to EMS for Children.
Steven Dove, a veteran of the Chancellor department, received the award at a recent Emergency Medical Services Symposium in Norfolk. Through his years with the department, Dove has worked with children to promote their involvement with emergency medical services.
“His efforts to educate the younger generation about the importance of public safety in the community have focused on teaching valuable life-saving skills to youngsters of all ages,” a press release announcing Dove’s honor said.
“Dove’s projects with children have included working diligently with many schools, organizations and various public safety agencies to coordinate well-rounded programs on topics such as ‘hands-only’ CPR, bike and pedestrian safety, fire safety and the roles of public safety officials,” the release continued.
Dove also has served as a junior advisor to the Virginia Association of Junior Volunteer Rescue Squad Inc. In that role, he has worked to restructure the association’s involvement on the district level.
In the release, Kevin Dillard, administrative chief for CVFR, praised Dove’s longtime involvement in many positions with CVFR.
“Steve is a very deserving recipient of this distinguished EMS award and we are very proud of him,” Dillard said. “He has devoted considerable time and energy to ensure that children understand the importance of being safe at home, at school and at recreational activities.”
The release notes that Dove has contributed both “countless hours” working with boys and girls throughout the state, and also financial support for projects “that continue to ensure future generations will make outstanding contributions to the public safety system.”
Dove said many people helped him get to this point in his work with the department. “Without them, this recognition would not have been possible.” he said.
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