Chief Austin Honored

After thirty-plus years serving as Firefighter, Assistant Chief, Board Member, and Chief, Austin plans to retire in 2020.

In an event attended by firefighters from throughout Siskiyou County, politicians, community members, the Austin family and many long-time friends, Chief Benny Austin was honored in an event hosted by Scott and Tammy Frick of Oliveras Catering and Larry and Peggy Alexander at the REC in Fort Jones. on November 15, 2019. The Austin family provided music, memoribilia and big screen photos spanning Chief Austin's forty-year career in the fire service.

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May contain: human, person, apparel, and clothing — Chief Austin receiving award from Assistant Chiefs Scott Frick and Paul Buchter. Captain Al Buchter, Captain Pat Costello, and Administrative Officer Nancy Salucci look on.

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May contain: person, human, and sitting — Austin Family: (from top center) Benny Austin, Kathy Murray, Elliott, Autumn, James, Sarah, Josie & Jessie

May contain: human and person — Larry & Peggy Alexander (hosts of party at the REC) and Greg Lindholm

May contain: person, human, restaurant, food, meal, cafeteria, dish, and food court — World's best carrot cake! Tammy Frick.

May contain: food, meal, restaurant, buffet, and cafeteria — Part of the excellent buffet prepared by Scott and Tammy Frick of Oliveras Catering