ALLEN COUNTY — Local fire instructor Ralph W. Long Sr. was awarded the Ohio Fire Service Instructor of the Year. Long works as an instructor at Apollo Career Center.
“We are honored to recognize Ohio’s firefighters and EMS professionals,” said State Fire Marshal Kevin Reardon in a recent press release. “Their selfless service and dedication to their communities is an inspiration to us all, and we are grateful for their bravery and commitment to keeping us safe.”
Firefighters were awarded across the state through the Ohio State Fire Marshal and Division of EMS Wednesday afternoon.
