FAIRBANKS (Your Alaska Link) - Congratulations to John George, a volunteer battalion chief at Chena Goldstream Fire and Rescue.
He's won the Emil Usibelli Distinguished Service Award -- one of the University of Alaska Fairbanks' most prestigious honors.
If you have a hometown hero in your life who deserves to be recognized, email their name with a photo to news@youralaskalink.com. And to all of our heroes, thanks for all that you do.