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North Bench Fire Chief Gus Jackson presents North Bench Firefighter Tom Chaney the Firefighter of the Year award.
February 6, 2020
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Tom Chaney chosen as NBVFD Firefighter of the Year
BONNERS FERRY — When people think about firefighters, they often think bravery — the willingness to step into a burning building to save a life — but they rarely think about all the other aspects involved.