Tifton Fire Department Chief Bobby Bennett and The Exchange Club of Tifton President Betty Comer present the 2018 Firefighter of the Year Award to engineer Lindsey Tucker, right.

TIFTON — The Exchange Club of Tifton recently presented the 2018 Firefighter of the Year Award to a member of the Tifton Fire Department, according to a press release.

Chief Bobby Bennett introduced engineer Lindsey Tucker as this year’s award recipient. He and club president Betty Cromer presented him with a trophy,

“No matter what task is asked of him, you can consider it done,” said Bennett in the release. He added that Tucker always give 100 percent and nothing less.

One of the biggest reasons for Tucker being chosen for this year’s award was his efforts in starting and maintaining a truck maintenance program. Bennett said that was something that had been lacking in the department for some time and Tucker picked up the challenge and it is now running top notch.