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<br /> <br />Roy Takemoto <br /> <br />Managing Director <br /> <br /> <br />Harry Kim <br />Mayor <br /> <br />Barbara J. Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i <br />Office of the Mayor <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 <br />KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 <br />(808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 <br /> <br />April 17, 2020 <br /> <br />NEWS RELEASE <br /> <br />Battalion Chief William Bergin Chosen Fire Fighter of the Year for 2019 <br /> <br />William Bergin, a Battalion Chief, was recently recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club <br />of East Hawai‘i as the County of Hawai‘i Fire Fighter of the year for 2019. Battalion <br />Chief Bergin was presented with an individualized award plaque and special gift basket <br />from various Big Island businesses by Club President Curtis Chong and Event Chair <br />Joey Estrella at the Hawai‘i County Fire Department Administrative Office due to the <br />current temporary suspension of public gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic. <br /> <br />BC Bergin, besides his important work as Battalion Chief for West Hawai‘i, was <br />recognized by the Fire Department for his tireless efforts in securing important funding <br />towards necessary equipment and off-road vehicles to battle West Hawai‘i wildfires. <br />Besides Hawai‘i County Funding, Bergin was able to secure private resources saving <br />the County nearly a million dollars for the specialized equipment. <br /> <br />BC Bergin is a proud member of the County of Hawai‘i Fire Department, and cares <br />deeply for the men and women under his command, always mindful of keeping them <br />safe from harm. His goal is to leave things better than he found them, and is grateful for <br />everyone who has been part of creating a safe working environment for our fire <br />personnel. <br /> <br /> <br />County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />