Two long-standing members of the Morongo Valley Fire Department received special recognition last night by Fire Chief James Brakebill to a heartfelt round of applause by board members and attendees in the Convington Park Multi-Purpose Room. After announcing the acquisition of a new Type 3 fire engine for the department, Brakebill presented Captain Christopher Chavez and Captain Johnny Williams with respective award plaques recognizing five years of faithful dedication and service.
“These guys were the glue that held the district together during what I call the ‘transition period,’” said Brakebill.
In board seat elections, current Board Director Jennifer Henning already holds one of the chairs – with the other two recent openings being pursued by Michael Emory and James Ronald Whitney.
