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Chester fire commissioner honors volunteer and urges simple safety step; city recognizes spiritual leaders

City of Chester City Council · November 13, 2025

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Fire Commissioner John Paul Shirley honored volunteer Ed Nelson for supporting the department’s open house and emphasized fire-safety education — urging residents to ‘sleep with your door closed.’ Council also presented spiritual legacy awards to several local clergy in partnership with the Chester NAACP and police chaplains.

Fire Commissioner John Paul Shirley recognized volunteer Ed Nelson during the Nov. 12 City Council meeting for contributions to the department’s October open house, presenting Nelson with a custom fire helmet in city colors and thanking him for organizing attractions and activities that made the event…

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