VA HR102

Commends Dillard E. "Eddie" Ferguson, Jr., Fire-Rescue Chief of Goochland County Department of Fire-Rescue and Emergency Services, for receiving the 2025 Governor's Chief Officer of the Year award

Recognizes Ferguson's 43 years of service, beginning at age 16 as one of Goochland County's first Advanced Life Support providers and rising to become the county's first career Deputy Chief of EMS in 2004

Acknowledges his appointment as Fire-Rescue Chief in 2019 and subsequent achievements including fleet upgrades, regional partnerships, and improved Insurance Services Office ratings

Highlights his contributions to fire safety education, including reviving the Goochland Fire Show and formalizing fire safety curriculum in Goochland County Public Schools

Notes his ongoing volunteer service with Virginia State Police Med-Flight 1 program and membership on multiple state and regional emergency services committees and advisory boards