Firefighter of the Year

- 8/20/2025

Prior to Post 4850's meeting tonight, Commander Duane Painter presented Brodie Waid of Sumiton Fire & Rescue with our Firefighter of the Year Award for 2024-2025.  Brodie has previously received the Ricky Lee Woods Firefighter of the Year Award for 2024 from Sumiton Fire & Rescue.  By all accounts, Brodie is an outstanding firefighter and a fine man as well.

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Post 4850 presents awards at Jasper High School

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Firefighter of the Year

Post 4850 recognizes Brodie Waid

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The VFW Post 4850 is currently working on several upcoming events: 
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Stay tuned for more details...