The Chichester Fire Department honored a firefighter on June 19th who fulfilled his childhood ambition of helping the community.

The firefighter's path from dressing like a firefighter as a young child to currently serving as a member of Chichester Fire-Rescue was highlighted in a photo released by officials. Her career, according to department officials, is a reflection of years of training, devotion, and service to others through the fire service.

The award emphasized the value of motivating upcoming firefighter generations and the influence that early goals may have on a career of public service.