Public Safety Awards Presented to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services Hosted by the Canton Moose Lodge, members of Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services were recently honored for their outstanding service to the community. The following firefighters and staff members received the awards listed below at this year’s Public Safety Service Awards Banquet (L-R):Paramedic of the Year — FAO Milton ZapetaSupport Services Member of the Year — Richard ScalesChief Fire Officer of the Year — Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim PratherEMT of the Year — FAO Nick LeslieSpecial Operations Member of the Year — Jack Tuszynski, Dive TeamFire Officer of the Year — Lt. Craig HendersonVolunteers of the Year — Malcolm Fox and Walter Snead