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Fire chief presents award to resident whose quick action limited house fire damage

Cedar Hill City Council · June 23, 2026
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Summary

Chief Harrison recognized Zachary Hart with the Fire Chief's Award after Hart alerted family and enabled firefighters to extinguish a living-room fire before greater loss occurred; the chief praised Hart’s quick thinking and courage.

The Cedar Hill Fire Department presented the Fire Chief’s Award to Zachary Hart during the June 23 council meeting for his actions after a house fire. Chief Harrison described how Hart’s quick notification allowed firefighters to arrive rapidly and limit damage.

Chief Harrison read the award citation and praised Hart’s “awareness, courage, and responsibility,” saying, "Your quick thinking and decisive action made a meaningful difference during a dangerous situation." The council and attendees applauded the recognition; the award acknowledges a citizen’s role in alerting family and responders and reducing property loss.

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