Nicholasville Fire Department pays tribute to fallen former chief on International Firefighters' Day
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — May 4 is recognized as International Firefighters' Day, and people across the country honored those who have given their lives to protect their communities from harm.
The Nicholasville Fire Department posted on Facebook on Sunday that officials visited the National Fallen Firefighters' memorial ceremony in Emmitsburg, Maryland, where former Chief Charles Brumfield's name was added.
Nicholasville fire officials said the names of 12 Kentucky firefighters were added to the memorial wall this year.
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Nicholasville Fire Department pays tribute to fallen former chief on International Firefighters' Day
Members of the NFD said they attended the memorial ceremony to support former Chief Brumfield's family and represent the department.
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