HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-04-17 Battalion Chief William Bergin named Fire Fighter of the Year by Aloha Exchange Club -- press release
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
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April 17, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Battalion Chief William Bergin Chosen Fire Fighter of the Year for 2019
William Bergin, a Battalion Chief, was recently recognized by the Aloha Exchange Club
of East Hawai‘i as the County of Hawai‘i Fire Fighter of the year for 2019. Battalion
Chief Bergin was presented with an individualized award plaque and special gift basket
from various Big Island businesses by Club President Curtis Chong and Event Chair
Joey Estrella at the Hawai‘i County Fire Department Administrative Office due to the
current temporary suspension of public gatherings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
BC Bergin, besides his important work as Battalion Chief for West Hawai‘i, was
recognized by the Fire Department for his tireless efforts in securing important funding
towards necessary equipment and off-road vehicles to battle West Hawai‘i wildfires.
Besides Hawai‘i County Funding, Bergin was able to secure private resources saving
the County nearly a million dollars for the specialized equipment.
BC Bergin is a proud member of the County of Hawai‘i Fire Department, and cares
deeply for the men and women under his command, always mindful of keeping them
safe from harm. His goal is to leave things better than he found them, and is grateful for
everyone who has been part of creating a safe working environment for our fire
personnel.
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.