Quarterly First Responder nominations are now being accepted in Brown County through the end of the business day on Wednesday, July 6th.

Brown County Judge, Dr. Paul Lilly, initiated the First Responder recognition last year to honor those who go above and beyond to serve the citizens of Brown County.

To nominate a First Responder you feel is deserving, email a short note to the Brown County Office of Emergency Management – emc@browncountytx.org – with the name of the Responder, the agency they represent and why you think they are deserving. You may also call the Office of Emergency Management at 325-643-2828 to make your nomination.

Candidates must have demonstrated one or more of the following actions:

• Recognition by their colleagues or those they serve
• Consistent excellence in the performance of their duties
• Consistent dedication to their official responsibilities
• Responsibilities and skills within their profession.
• Compassion for those in need
• Service above and beyond the call of duty

FIRST RESPONDERS ELIGIBLE:
• Firemen (all paid and volunteer department both City and County)
• Law Enforcement (to include all City Police, Sheriff’s Department, Constables, Lake Patrol and Texas Department of Public Safety and Game Wardens).
• EMS personnel
• Camp Bowie Texas Army National Guard personnel that respond to assist on Emergency Incidents
• 911 Dispatchers
• Support Staff for any of the listed agencies

The Brown County Chaplains will select the First Responder and the presentation will be done in Commissioners Court on July 11th.