Yazoo County firefighters name Firefighter of the Year

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On Sunday, Yazoo firefighters gathered in celebration and named their Firefighter of the Year.

Yazoo Firefighter of the Year, Tommy Backstrom with District 3 Chief Richard Pickens and County Fire Coordinator, Jack Willingham. Photo by David Day

At their annual celebration Sunday night, Yazoo County firefighters named Lt. Tommy Backstrom as Firefighter of the Year.

A feast including some famous banana pudding. Photo by David Day

Backstrom has been a firefighter since 2015.

Firefighter of the Year Tommy Backstrom and his wife, Debbie. Photo by David Day

“It is nice to be recognized. Thank you,” said a humble and grateful Backstrom. “A lot of nights he would get up at 1 a.m. to go help,” said his wife, Debbie.

The Yazoo County Firefighters are a volunteer group who serves their community out of a sense of service.

A Christmas Tree in the service bay at the District 3 station. Photo by David Day