Fish awarded ‘Medal of Heroism’

Posted on August 5, 2016

Pushed by sustained winds of 35-50 mph, wildfires swept across Oklahoma in February and March of this year, consuming more than 367,000 acres of ranch and forest lands.

Oklahoma’s State Forester sent a call for help through the South Central Forest Fire Company. Florida answered by dispatching five members of the Florida Forest Service (FFS) to assist in the battle against the rapidly spreading wildfires.

PHOTO: Florida Forest Service Fire Chief John Fish (second from right) was one of five state foresters awarded the “Medal of Heroism” by Gov. Rick Scott (far left) during a ceremony held Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Capitol.

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