Holtville Fire Chief Honored At Burn Institute's Fire Ball

Holtville Fire Chief Alex Silva holds up a plaque he received from Mayor Jerry Brittsan at the
Burn Institute's annual Fire Ball event yesterday at Barbara Worth Resort.

WORDS & PHOTOS BY LUKE PHILLIPS

   I had the pleasure of attending the Burn Institute's annual Fire Ball event at Barbara Worth Resort last night and had a wonderful time talking with all the firefighters, participating in the silent auction and showing off my lovely wife Liz who bought a pretty new dress just for the occasion.

Holtivlle Mayor Jerry Brittsan reads a prolamation
honoring Fire Chief Alex Silva.

   A handful of Imperial Valley firefighters were honored with 'Distinguished Service Awards' (including Holtville firefigher Ivan Gonzalez)  and it was great to see these hardworking men and women get the recognition that they deserve (especially our friend Rosa Hernandez!), but the highlight of the evening for me was a proclamation read by Holtville Mayor Jerry Brittsan recognizing the hard work and dedication of Holtville Fire Chief Alex Silva.

   Chief Silva does a great job for the city of Holtville and it's not hard to see how dedicated he is to the community. He's always busting his butt at city events, lending a hand where he can and serving as a great mentor for Holtville's younger firefighters. He always has a warm demeanor, a great attitude and truly seems to be concerned about the well being of those around him.

   Congratulations Chief Silva, this proclamation couldn't have gone to anyone more deserving.