HICKORY — After 30 years in the fire service, Capt. Jeff Rea has retired from the Hickory Fire Department. He was hired on Aug. 9, 1993, as a firefighter and
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Each year, Hickory Elks Lodge 1654 recognizes those who exhibit the patriotic values of duty and honor in service to their community and nation. At the Hickory City Council meeting on March 2, the Hickory Elks presented public service awards honoring the firefighter, police officer, and state trooper of the year.
Jonathan Fox was named the 2021 Exceptional Firefighter of the Year. Fox is a valued employee of the Hickory Fire Department. He has shown great pride in his work and has been a member of Hickory Fire Department since Feb. 1, 2013. He started his career as a volunteer firefighter at Bethlehem Community Fire & Rescue, where he has been a member since January 2010.