Two of the City of Decatur’s long time Firefighters, Roosevelt Strong and Larry Pettit, are retiring. Roosevelt Strong came to Decatur 21 years ago from the City of Eufaula, Alabama and Larry Pettit has been with the department for 36 years. Both have been a great asset to the City of Decatur. City Manager Peggy Merriss presented them with Service Pins, and the Fire Department presented them with their Badges, helmet and a “Play Pipe Nozzle Trophy”. The Play Pipe Nozzle is the original nozzle used by firefighters.
Both Strong and Pettit also received framed photos of their shift.
City Manager Peggy Merris Presenting Larry Pettit with 35 Year Service Pin
Roosevelt Strong has been with the City of Decatur for 21 years
Asst Chief Tim Hatcher presented the Firefighters with their helmets.
Captain Pettit is congratulated by Chief Toni Dixon. Notice the helmet "aglow", a photographic mistake that looks really cool!
Retiring Chief Jerry Malone presents the Play Pipe Nozzle
Asst. Chief Toronto Thomas Presenting Badges
Pettit, Brown and Strong Show Off Their Photos
Back Row: Asst. Chief Hatcher, Asst. Chief Thomas, Retiring Chief Malone, Chief Dixon; Front Row: Roosevelt Strong, Larry Pettit
