On Friday morning, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services proudly recognized seven exceptional members of the department during the annual Breakfast with Our Best event, hosted by the Cherokee County Fire Foundation at First Baptist Church Woodstock.
The annual ceremony celebrates the dedication, professionalism, and outstanding service of department personnel who exemplify the highest standards of the fire service. This year’s event was highlighted by the presentation of the 2025 “Of the Year” Awards to the following honorees:
• Administrative Member of the Year: Budget Manager Amanda Postelle
• Special Operations Member of the Year: Fire Apparatus Operator (FAO) Brody Miller
• EMT of the Year: Firefighter Gabriel Lopez
• Paramedic of the Year: FAO Tate Dill
• Firefighter of the Year: FAO Joel Saunders
• Fire Officer of the Year: Captain Cody Wilson
• Chief Fire Officer of the Year: Battalion Chief Jason Williams
“These individuals represent the very best of who we are as an organization,” said Fire Chief Eddie Robinson. “Their commitment to excellence, teamwork, and service to our citizens continues to strengthen our department and our community.”
The event also served as a celebration of the collective dedication of all department members who work tirelessly to protect life and property throughout Cherokee County.
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services extends sincere appreciation to the Cherokee County Fire Foundation for hosting this meaningful event and to First Baptist Church Woodstock, along with all of the sponsors, for their continued support of the fire service community.