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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: May 3, 2022
Action Agenda
Item No. 4-a
SUBJECT: Length of Service Awards and Retirement Recognition of Firefighters
DEPARTMENT: Emergency Services
Human Resources
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
1. List of Individuals To Be Recognized Kirby Saunders, 919-245-6123
2. Proclamations Honoring the Brenda Bartholomew, 919-245-2552
Retirements of:
• William Blankenship, Chapel
Hill
• David Cheek, Chapel Hill
• Paul Moss, Chapel Hill
• Scott Trombley, Carrboro
PURPOSE: To recognize sixty-five (65) fire district personnel (volunteer and career) who have
provided a minimum of 20 years of service (average of 30 years) to Orange County, and to
approve proclamations honoring the accomplishments of four (4) retiring firefighters.
BACKGROUND: In 2021, the Orange County Chief's Council requested that the Board of
Commissioners create a Length of Service Awards Program to recognize the contributions of the
County's firefighters. The Chief's Council proposed and approved the program criteria to
recognize personnel from the ten (10) in-county fire departments and one (1) volunteer rescue
squad that have provided at least 20 years of service or were retiring from service with a minimum
of 20 years.
To honor and recognize the service of fire service personnel, Orange County will present service
award certificates at the following intervals:
• 20 years
• Every 5 years thereafter
To honor and recognize the fire service personnel who will be retiring each fiscal year, the Board
will consider proclamations recognizing the individual's achievements and contributions at the
following intervals:
• Any time at or beyond 20 years of service
Emergency Services drafted the process for each department to submit names and
accomplishments.
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FINANCIAL IMPACT: Emergency Services utilized approximately $450 of operational funds to
purchase the necessary supplies for this recognition effort.
SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to
this item:
• GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY
The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang
activity, substance abuse and domestic violence.
This item honors and recognizes the impacts of the County's fire service personnel.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal
impact associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board:
1) Recognize the County's sixty-five (65) fire service personnel who have provided at least
20 years of service; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chair to sign the attached proclamations honoring the
accomplishments of the four (4) retiring firefighters.
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Attachment 1
Retirement Recognitions
Department Fire Name Last Name Years of Service
Chapel Hill William Blankenship 29
Chapel Hill David Cheek 21
Chapel Hill Paul Moss 24
Carrboro Scott Trombley 26
Length of Service Awards
Department First Name Last Name Years of Service
Eno Captain Tim Crabtree 45
Eno Captain Steve Cook 30
Eno (Deputy Chief Da Ion Hayes 20
Caldwell Brad Allison 30
Caldwell James Emory 45
Caldwell Troy Blalock 35
Caldwell Andy Gates 45
Caldwell Lee Hollowell 25
Carrboro Carl Freeman 30
Carrboro David Riggs 27
Carrboro Larry Mann 24
Carrboro Keith Crabtree 22
Carrboro Chad Woods 20
Carrboro Doug Yates 20
Carrboro Huh Miles 20
Orange Rural Jeff Cabe 34
Orange Rural Mac Cabe 40
Orange Rural Adam Guttman 20
Orange Rural Pamela Robinette 20
Orange Rural David Sykes 23
Orange Rural Steve Summey 39
Orange Rural Deonza Clark 20
Orange Rural Wayne Cheek 22
Orange Rural Jeff Roberts 28
Orange Rural Wallace Wilson 49
Orange Rural David Ballard 46
Orange Rural Jim Rodgers 25
Chapel Hill S. Keith Porterfield 41
- Chapel Hill Vencelin Harris 28
Chapel Hill M. Tommy Gregory 28
Chapel Hill Robert Pruitt 26
Chapel Hill James Bona 23
Chapel Hill Andrew Fuentes 23
Chapel Hill Darryl Russell 22
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Chapel Hill David Sasser 22
Chapel Hill Richard Cher 22
Chapel Hill Jose Alvarez 21
Chapel Hill Richard Bucci 21
- Chapel Hill Jason Grafford 21
Chapel Hill Gerald Boone 21
Chapel Hill Ran Warner 21
Chapel Hill Stacy Graves 20
Orange Grove Tommy Holmes 47
Orange Grove Tommy Griggs 46
Orange Grove Richard Sykes 45
Orange Grove Ben Nichols 43
Orange Grove Jane Waddell 34
Orange Grove Lee Terry 30
Orange Grove Bill Waddell 28
Orange Grove Ricky Baker 20
Orange Grove Allison Eaton 20
Orange Grove Bob Eaton 20
New Hoe Mike Tapp 51
New Hope Eddie Walker 28
New Hope Brian Blalock 27
New Hope Cliff Carroll 38
New Hope Howard Pratt 38
Cedar Grove Jeff Borland 34
Cedar Grove Sammy Borland 34
Cedar Grove C.T. Poe 45
Cedar Grove Bill Cole 40
Cedar Grove Sydney Cole 32
Cedar Grove Andy Summers 37
Cedar Grove L.D. Summers 34
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Attachment 2
ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING
WILLIAM BLANKENSHIP
RETIRING BATTALION CHIEF, CHAPEL HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in 1993, Mr. William Blankenship embarked on a career of public
service by joining the Chapel Hill Fire Department as a full-time firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Blankenship made numerous contributions to the Chapel Hill Fire
Department and ultimately reached the rank of Battalion Chief; and
WHEREAS, throughout his professional career, William Blankenship helped
advance the Chapel Hill Fire Department by serving in a variety of roles including
Training Captain, Captain, and ultimately as a Battalion Chief; and
WHEREAS, through his dedication and service to the residents of Chapel Hill and
the greater Orange County community, Mr. Blankenship directly contributed to
creating a safer and more resilient Orange County; and
WHEREAS, William Blankenship is retiring from the Chapel Hill Fire Department
after serving the residents and visitors of Orange County for twenty-nine years;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
recognize and express deep appreciation for the invaluable service of William
Blankenship to the Orange County community, and wish him well in his retirement.
This the 3rd day of May, 2022.
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING
DAVID CHEEK
RETIRING CAPTAIN, CHAPEL HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in 2001, Mr. David Cheek embarked on a career of public service by
joining the Chapel Hill Fire Department as a full-time firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cheek made numerous contributions to the Chapel Hill Fire
Department and ultimately reached the rank of Captain; and
WHEREAS, throughout his professional career, David Cheek helped advance the
Chapel Hill Fire Department by serving in a variety of roles including Firefighter
Lieutenant, and ultimately as a Captain; and
WHEREAS, through his dedication and service to the residents of Chapel Hill and
the greater Orange County community, Mr. Cheek directly contributed to creating
a safer and more resilient Orange County; and
WHEREAS, David Cheek is retiring from the Chapel Hill Fire Department after
serving the residents and visitors of Orange County for twenty-two years;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
recognize and express deep appreciation for the invaluable service of David
Cheek to the Orange County community, and wish him well in his retirement.
This the 3rd day of May, 2022.
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING
PAUL MOSS
RETIRING BATTALION CHIEF, CHAPEL HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in 1997, Mr. Paul Moss embarked on a career of public service by joining the
Chapel Hill Fire Department as a full-time firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moss made numerous contributions to the Chapel Hill Fire Department
and ultimately reached the rank of Battalion Chief; and
WHEREAS, throughout his professional career, Paul Moss helped advance the Chapel
Hill Fire Department by serving in a variety of roles including, Captain, USAR Task Force
Leader and ultimately as a Battalion Chief; and
WHEREAS, through his dedication and service to the residents of Chapel Hill and the
greater Orange County community, Mr. Moss directly contributed to creating a safer and
more resilient Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Paul Moss is retiring from the Chapel Hill Fire Department after serving the
residents and visitors of Orange County for twenty-four years;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
recognize and express deep appreciation for the invaluable service of Paul Moss to the
Orange County community, and wish him well in his retirement.
This the 3rd day of May, 2022.
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING
SCOTT TROMBLEY
RETIRING CAPTAIN, CARRBORO FIRE-RESCUE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, in 1995, Mr. Scott Trombley embarked on a career of public service
by joining the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department as a full-time firefighter; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Trombley made numerous contributions to the Carrboro Fire-
Rescue Department and ultimately reached the rank of Captain; and
WHEREAS, throughout his professional career, Captain Trombley helped advance
the Carrboro Fire-Rescue Department by creating and assisting with the
implementation of a Community Risk Reduction program for the Carrboro Fire-
Rescue Department; and
WHEREAS, through his dedication and service to the residents of Carrboro and
the greater Orange County community, Scott Trombley directly contributed to
creating a more safe and resilient Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Captain Scott Trombley is retiring from the Carrboro Fire-Rescue
Department after serving the residents and visitors of Orange County for twenty-
six years;
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Orange County Board of Commissioners, do hereby
recognize and express deep appreciation for the invaluable service of Scott
Trombley to the Orange County community, and wish him well in his retirement.
This the 3rd day of May, 2022.
Renee Price, Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners