The Chattanooga Fire Department Monday held its annual Fire Prevention Week ceremonies at the Fire Training Center and at the Fireman’s Fountain. Fire Chief Lamar Flint and Fire Marshal Beau Matlock kicked off the observance, which marked a series of public education events at area schools to teach children about fire safety. Rick Carlson with the Chattanooga Hamilton Place Rotary Club announced that Captain Dean Rogers and Senior Firefighter Kyle Duggan are this year’s Firefighters of the Year. Both men were involved in the deadly house blaze at 2014 Rawlings Street on April 1, 2013. Captain Rogers and Senior Firefighter Duggan forced their way into the burning home, and despite extreme risk to their own safety, searched for and found two children. One of the children died from injuries sustained in the fire, but the other survived, thanks to the efforts of these two firefighters. Pictured: At the Firefighter’s Memorial Fountain, located next to the county courthouse, Fire Marshal Beau Matlock and Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke led a ceremony recognizing firefighters who have passed away over the past year. During this brief ceremony, the fire department’s honor guard placed a wreath at the Firefighter’s Memorial. Michael Whinery provided bagpipe music. (Photo by Bruce Garner)