In a celebration of steadfast commitment to community safety, the City of Ovilla has recognized one of its own for an impressive tenure. The Ovilla City Council meeting this April saw Interim Fire Chief Kevin Mooney dole out an Outstanding Service Award to Chad Moore, a dedicated firefighter who's been battling blazes and coming to the aid of Ovillians for nearly two decades. It was a moment of heartfelt thanks as Mooney commended Moore for his 17 years of service with the Ovilla Fire Department, a stretch marked by unwavering dedication to the citizens he pledged to protect.

Moore, who has recently been called to serve in a higher capacity, is set to leave behind the department that was his professional home for so long. The veteran firefighter has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief with the Glenn Heights Fire Department, a move evidencing his exceptional skills and the respect he commands within the firefighting community. "Thank you Deputy Chief Moore for your service to the citizens of Ovilla and congratulations on your recent promotion," the Ovilla Police Department publicly expressed in a Facebook post.

Moore's tenure with the Ovilla Fire Department isn't just a tale of time served, but a chronicle of evolution within a critical public safety operation. In the time that Moore has been with the department, he has seen and undoubtedly contributed to many advancements in firefighting technology and technique, all of which have aimed to more effectively protect the Ovilla community. His peers and the citizens he served will surely feel the absence created by his departure.

As Deputy Chief Moore sets to embark on this new chapter of his career, his legacy looms large in Ovilla. The fire department has stressed the weight of his contributions, sharing social media accolades, and enshrining his commitment in the public record. "Thank you for your 17 years of dedicated service to our great city Deputy Chief Moore!," read a statement from the Ovilla Police Department, pointing to not only the years of service but the quality and depth of his commitment. It's a fitting send-off for a public servant who has ceaselessly worked to ensure the flame of public safety in Ovilla never flickers out.