Police office and firefighter of the year recognized by Amory Rotary Club

AMORY, Miss. (WCBI) – Two men who risk their lives each day were honored for their work.

The Amory Rotary Club recognized its police officer and firefighter of the year.

Winners were voted on by their co-workers.

They are judged on courage, honor, training, working with their peers, and going above the call of duty.

The firefighter of the year was Lt. Donnie Sloan. He has been answering fire calls for 18 years.

Police officer of the year was Jacob Rhodes. He has been wearing a badge for two years at APD.

“It’s a great blessing to be able to serve in this capacity because everyone is not up for this type of work or line of duty. It takes special people to be called to do this,” said Lt. Sloan.

“Take it step by step. Make the right decisions and just know whatever decision you make, I know my department will support me and that’s the biggest thing for me…is just having people support you no matter what you do,” said Rhodes.

Rhodes is originally from Caledonia.

This is the ninth year the Rotary Club has presented the awards.