Around Charlestown: Charlestown thanks Assistant Fire Chief Don Hanna for 45 years of service

Assistant Chief Don Hanna was recently honored at a ceremony held at the Charlestown Volunteer Fire Department. The ceremony marked his retirement after 45 years of service to the fire department. Approximately 40 people were in attendance to thank Hanna for his dedication to protecting the residents of Charlestown.

In recognition of his 45 years of service to the CVFD, Chief Randy Porter presented Don with a plaque. Ohio State Rep. Gail Pavliga presented him with a commendation from the Ohio House of Representatives thanking him for his many years of dedicated service to the public. Asked to say a few words, Don thanked his fellow firefighters for their support throughout the years. He especially wanted to thank his father, Frank Hanna, for his support and for introducing him to firefighting at the age of 8 when Frank responded to a call to a grass fire and took Don along. Frank served on the CVFD for 32 years.