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**Casa Grande Firefighter Honored as Firefighter of the Year**

Casa Grande, AZ — Firefighter Jen Stevens of the Casa Grande Fire Department has been honored as the First Responder Firefighter of the Year by the Casa Grande Valley Elks Lodge #1957. The award was presented at the First Responder Awards Banquet last Saturday.

The recognition celebrates outstanding dedication, professional excellence, community service, and the respect of peers. The Casa Grande Fire Department shared their pride and congratulations for Stevens’ achievement on social media.

This honor is a testament to Stevens' commitment to her role as a firefighter and her contributions to the community. The Casa Grande community joins in celebrating her accomplishment.

Source: Casa Grande Fire Department | Facebook

Source Type: Fire

Source Location:

Casa Grande, AZ

377 E. Val Vista Blvd. Casa Grande, AZ

https://www.facebook.com/753493126823429/posts/1043782124461193

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