Update (10/10/16, 9:30 p.m.):
In the previous story (below), we indicated the parameters for an award by the same name given through a different organization.
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Chief Herb Slack’s award was awarded by the National Liberty Museum for meritorious community service by an individual.
As quoted from the National Liberty Museam’s website, “Awards of Valor program honors active duty police officers, police detectives, K-9 units, firefighters & fire police, and other emergency responders from the Greater Philadelphia Region for remarkable acts of heroism and for serving as role models in their communities.”
The award is based upon information provided by the nominating parties. Slack was nominated by former Bristol Borough Chief of Police Arnold Porter and firefighter Kathleen Timperio-Adams.
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As Levittownnow.com previously reported, and reports below, the award was given for reasons including hosting Boy Scout and Girl Scout meetings, attending various town functions such as the ethnic days on the waterfront and the annual doo wop concert. In addition, he is known for leaving the station bay doors open so that residents can come in and chat whenever they want.
Slack has also done a lot for first responders in the borough, advocating cross-training between the police, fire and rescue squad in Bristol.
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The fire chief works throughout the year to make fire prevention and education a year-long commitment.
Original Story:
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Bristol Borough’s fire chief was honored last week by receiving a valor award.
Chief Herb Slack was nominated for the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia’s Award of Valor by firefighter Kathleen Timperio-Adams and former police Chief Arnold Porter.
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Slack has been involved with the Bristol Fire Company since 1968. He has fought for new equipment when it was needed and he has always been willing to lend a hand when needed in the borough.
The release goes on to explain everything that Slack does to be involved with the community, including hosting Boy Scout and Girl Scout meetings, attending various town functions such as the ethnic days on the waterfront and the annual doo wop concert. In addition, he is known for leaving the station bay doors open so that residents can come in and chat whenever they want.
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Slack has also done a lot for first responders in the borough, advocating cross-training between the police, fire and rescue squad in Bristol.
The fire chief worked throughout the year to make fire prevention and education a year-long commitment.
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According to the Firemen’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania, the Valor award honors “members of the Fire Service who have exhibited exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness and presence of mind and swiftness of action, regardless of his or her own personal safety, in an attempt to save or protect human life, where the act is deemed to be above and beyond the call of duty.”
