Galen Lee - 2009

Awarded this 7th day of march, 2009

This honor is extended as the department’s highest achievement award for contributions to the development of the fire service in Campbell County. The Walk of Fame exemplifies the attributes of a firefighter who unselfishly gives of her/ his time and talents to the community.

The Campbell county fire department proudly bestows on Galen Lee its 2008 Walk of Fame award. To date, Galen has donated 28 years of meritorious service to his Campbell County friends and neighbors, and presently he shows no sign of slowing down. Galen’s quiet and calm demeanor belies his fierce determination and undying pride of the entire CCFD organization. In his 28 years of service, he helped to assemble the fire department that today provides emergency services to an ever-growing number of citizens.

Before he officially became a firefighter, Galen Lee and neighbors often responded to fires in the Nickelson’s Little Farms area. They made up for the lack of equipment with sheer fortitude, and the entire neighborhood came to depend on them in their times of need. In the 1980s, Galen hosted at his residence a 1960s-era Dodge Forest Service wildland truck prior to the construction of Fire Station Ten. Galen was instrumental in the formation of the fire station at Nickelson’s Little Farms in 1981 and he later lobbied for a Mutual Aid agreement between the fire department and emergency medical services. Since that time, he has served 18 years in several positions including Volunteer Chief, Assistant Chief, Battalion Chief, and Captain. In addition, he has contributed thousands of hours to the organization serving on the membership committee and participating on the CCFD Honor Guard.

Galen Lee is hereby awarded the Campbell County Fire Department Walk Of Fame award in recognition of his unwavering support and 28 years of service. Galen exemplifies the true spirit of a volunteer firefighter, team player, friend and dedicated community servant. His actions serve as an example to fellow firefighters keeping with the highest traditions of the Campbell County Fire Department.