By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Copyright 2006 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Two members of the Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency Services have received awards from local, regional and national organizations.
Capt. Steve Folden, the department’s EMS educator and training officer, was recognized as the 2006 Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year by Fayetteville’s American Legion Post No. 105. Folden also was recognized by the Georgia Region IV EMS council as its educator of the year.
Chief Jack J. Krakeel, director of the county’s fire and emergency services, received the 2006 James O. Page Award given annually by the Emergency Medical Services Section of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.
The award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated a key role in creating and/or promoting non-clinical innovation and achievements in fire-based EMS management and leadership that has had a positive impact nationally.