Jim Gates, former WRFD Asst. Chief, Arkansas State Firefighters Association Secretary/Treasurer and Arkansas Fallen Fire Firefighter Memorial Secretary/Treasurer was honored last week at the Three Rivers Firefighters Association Meeting by receiving the Joe Coker Award which is presented each year for outstanding achievements in the field of firefighting.
Jim Gates served many years with the late Joe Coker, Gates has served many years in the fire service and is still actively involved serving on several boards. The award was presented at the Walnut Ridge Fire Department.
For more information on the Walnut Ridge Fire Department visit www.walnutridgefd.com .
For more information on the Arkansas State Firefighters Association visit www.arsfa.org .