KETTERING — A local firefighter has been named the 2025 Kettering Fire Department Firefighter of the Year.
Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Hissong joined the department in 2016, according to a social media post.
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Two captains nominated Hissong, stating, “He does not just perform his duties; he raises the standard for everyone around him.”
Throughout 2025, he was involved in Air Room Tech, Peer Support, Wellness and Fitness, Training, Pre-Plans, Public Education, and serving as IAFF Secretary.
Hissong received multiple Lifesaving Awards and four letters of appreciation throughout the year.
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