The Village Board adopted Resolution 26-26 on July 14 to honor Captain Jeff Freming for 26 years of service to the Jackson Fire Department and his military career.
Board President read the resolution noting Freming's leadership, training and service record. The motion to adopt the resolution was made by Heckendorf and seconded by Emrick; the board approved the resolution by voice vote. Chief [title given as Chief in the record] praised Freming's operational leadership, saying, "If there's a fire, you want him in command. He has complete control. He's calm." The board presented Freming with the signed resolution and posed for a photograph.
The resolution text, read at the meeting, records that Freming logged approximately 30,000 hours of service to the department and the community, that he responded to numerous emergencies and commanded fires, and that his service extended beyond the village through multiple military deployments. The board extended congratulations and best wishes on his retirement from both the Jackson Fire Department and military service.
No formal action beyond adoption of the resolution was taken; the presentation concluded before the meeting continued to scheduled business.