During its "Meet a Member Monday" event on April 20, the East Killingly Fire Department named junior member Gavin Jeffs Junior of the Year.

Jeffs has shown a strong commitment to studying the fire service through training sessions, departmental activities, and community events, according to officials. His upbeat demeanor and readiness to help when required were also noticed by the department.

Jeffs has been a resident of Killingly for fifteen years and joined the department in 2024. He claimed that being surrounded by firefighters as a child motivated him to join the force. According to officials, they are eager to see him advance within the fire service.