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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Exchange Happenings – Firefighter of the Year

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The National Exchange Club’s Firefighter of the Year Program gives clubs opportunities to formally thank their local fire departments for their dedicated service while recognizing special firefighters for their actions above and beyond the call of duty.

This past October, the Exchange Club of Naperville honored Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Howell as the 2016-17 Firefighter of the Year at their October 21, 2016 lunch. Firefighter/Paramedic Howell is a 16-year veteran of the Naperville Fire Department who has made numerous contributions to the organization.  He has been a member of the Naperville Fire Department/Local #4302 Honor Guard since its inception and has remained dedicated to the unit as the Black Shift Drill Captain.

He teamed up with his Division Chief to develop the concept of a Tactical EMS Team that would allow for quicker patient access in the event of a hostile situation where an active shooter or similar threat exists.

Most recently Scott again worked with his Division Chief to develop and implement a drone program for the Naperville Fire Department that would provide an additional resource to provide a view not typically available during Hazardous Materials incidents, natural disasters or to assist in finding a lost child or elderly family member, to name just a few of its uses.  While many other agencies have drones, Scott worked with Division Chief Dina to file proper paperwork that resulted in the first known F.A.A. Certified drone program in Illinois.

The Exchange Club congratulates Firefighter/Paramedic Scott Howell for being chosen as the 2016-2017 Firefighter of the Year.

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Emy Trotz
Emy Trotz
Emy Trotz is the Exchange Club’s Immediate Past President. For more information about the Exchange Club of Naperville or to attend a meeting, contact me at EmyTrotz@gmail.com.

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