Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Home / Latest Stories / Safety Harbor Firefighter Charles Russell, Jr. Honored By City

Safety Harbor Firefighter Charles Russell, Jr. Honored By City

/
/
ad-mania
Safety Harbor Firefighter Charles Russell, Jr. was honored by the City Commission on Monday.
Safety Harbor Firefighter Charles Russell, Jr. was honored by the City Commission on Monday.

Safety Harbor firefighter Charles “Chuck” Russell, Jr. was recognized for his many years of outstanding service in a special presentation during the City Commission meeting Monday night.

Russell, a 33-year veteran of the SHFD, was honored by the City as well as a national insurance agency for his years of dedication and commitment to the community.

“We want to honor Charles tonight for his service since 1980,” Safety Harbor Fire Chief Joe Accetta said. “Charles was a volunteer here in the 80s and the 90s. In 2000 he helped us with the hurricanes…and all along he’s been a big part of our Explorers program.”

“So with that, we want to honor you tonight with a plaque from the city.”

Mayor Joe Ayoub then presented Russell’s with the plaque.

“This is in recognition of 33 years of dedicated service to the community and Fire Explorer Post #911,” Mayor Ayoub said.

Russell also received the Liberty Mutual National Firemark Award from Liberty Mutual Insurance, given to select firefighters all over the country for their heroic acts and dedication to community service. He is eligible to win the overall national award from the company, along with a $10,000 grant for his department.

Afterwards Russell, who didn’t appear to be a man who relishes the spotlight, expressed his gratitude for all the accolades.

“I graduated from the fire academy in 1982, and you probably don’t realize, but the City actually paid for my education as a volunteer,” he said. “I may be the only one where the City actually put their money where their mouth is.”

“I want to say I’m a firm believer that bad things always come back to haunt you without fail, while good things always come back without regret, and I want to thank the Commission and the City of Safety Harbor for giving me the opportunity to serve. Your money was well spent.”

“That money is still paying dividends 30 years later, so that’s a good investment,” Mayor Ayoub added.

Safety Harbor Fire Chief Joe Accetta (L) and Mayor Joe Ayoub present Charles Russell, Jr. with his awards.
Safety Harbor Fire Chief Joe Accetta (L) and Mayor Joe Ayoub (R) present firefighter Charles Russell, Jr. with his award.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This div height required for enabling the sticky sidebar
Ad Clicks : Ad Views : Ad Clicks : Ad Views : Ad Clicks : Ad Views : Ad Clicks : Ad Views : Ad Clicks : Ad Views : Ad Clicks : Ad Views :