Local S-6 would like to extend its heartfelt congratulations to Driver Kevin Taaffe on being named the Jon D. Kauffmann 2021 Firefighter of the Year award recipient. Kevin was nominated by his peers for his outstanding work throughout the 2021 calendar year and was presented with this honor at the June ARFF Live Burn certification by Fire Chief Bob Koenig.

"Your commitment to our airport community and the fire service continues to exemplify the characteristics every firefighter should embody. Your work on apparatus design and procurement has proven your high level of professionalism towards our internal and external partners and your attention to detail and accuracy. You continue to strive to educate yourself and others. Your assistance with teaching aircraft familiarization training, apparatus operations and serving as a Probationary Firefighter Trainer are all testaments to this along with your own self-drive to complete the AAAE Airport Master Firefighter designation. Your performance is a testament to your commitment to our department, our personnel and our entire airport community."

God Speed, Brother and know your efforts are appreciated!