May 4, 2008
Nice guy finishes 1st
“I've worked at every firehouse in the last month”
Lt. Thomas Gerber didn't know what to make of the round of handshakes and congratulations that greeted him last month at the door for the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue awards ceremony.
Then he picked up a program and was 'shocked' to discover that he had been named the Career Firefighter of the Year.
But to those who know him, there was nothing at all shocking about his winning the award.
'He's very dependable, solid as a rock,' said Lt. Chris Alliger, who nominated Gerber for the award and called him 'one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.' Read more
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