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City firemen of the year named
<p>Ryan Hooker, left, and Kenny Sechrist hold the trophies they were awarded for being named the 2012 firefighters of the year for the Mount Airy Fire Department. Hooker received that distinction as a full-time fireman, while Sechrist was tapped as the top part-time member of the department. Each was recognized for the high quality of service provided during 2012 through balloting among their peers, who include 40 full- and part-time and reserve firefighters. Hooker and Sechrist are shown at the recent Christmas breakfast of the department which was attended by more than 90 present and former members.</p>

Ryan Hooker, left, and Kenny Sechrist hold the trophies they were awarded for being named the 2012 firefighters of the year for the Mount Airy Fire Department. Hooker received that distinction as a full-time fireman, while Sechrist was tapped as the top part-time member of the department. Each was recognized for the high quality of service provided during 2012 through balloting among their peers, who include 40 full- and part-time and reserve firefighters. Hooker and Sechrist are shown at the recent Christmas breakfast of the department which was attended by more than 90 present and former members.

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Ryan Hooker, left, and Kenny Sechrist hold the trophies they were awarded for being named the 2012 firefighters of the year for the Mount Airy Fire Department. Hooker received that distinction as a full-time fireman, while Sechrist was tapped as the top part-time member of the department. Each was recognized for the high quality of service provided during 2012 through balloting among their peers, who include 40 full- and part-time and reserve firefighters. Hooker and Sechrist are shown at the recent Christmas breakfast of the department which was attended by more than 90 present and former members.

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