| The Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners uses the Chet Tharpe
Firefighter of the Year Award for the purpose of recognizing an outstanding
career or volunteer combat firefighter, or company, for service above
and beyond the call of duty. This recognition can be for an act of
heroism, unusual dedication or significant program impact for our public's
safety.
The Chet Tharpe Award will be given in conjunction with the BOCC
Proclamation of Fire Prevention Week, which is the first full week
of October. This presentation will occur on the regularly scheduled
BOCC meeting just prior to Fire Prevention Week.
The Chet Tharpe Firefighter of the Year Award received approval
of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners by unanimous
vote on April 21, 1993 in honor of Chief Tharpe. Chief Chet Tharpe
was the first Hillsborough County Fire Marshal and Fire Rescue Chief.
Selection Process
Each June, nominations are solicited from Hillsborough County
Fire Rescue personnel and completed nominations are then submitted
to the Fire Personnel Chief. Following the submission of the
nominations, the Fire Rescue Executive Staff will review all
nominations and make a recommendation to the Fire Chief, who
then selects the winner for the year.
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