Engine 16’s J.R. Hayden is celebrating 30 years on the job – the last 20 years as 16’s wagon driver.  His family and friends gathered for a dinner last night to honor the fire department veteran.

About 60 people turned out for the celebration, including Interim Fire Chief Brian K. Lee and retired Chiefs Tom Tippett, James Martin, Bill Mould, John Harney, and Ricky Moore.