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Trrlifirate of
City of Palm Springs
C A L I F 0 R N I A
RONALD R. CUMMINGS has been selected as the Palm Springs Fire Department
2011 Firefighter of the Year; and was also the recipient of this award in 2006.
Ron has been the Department's audio visual "go to" person, handling all the training
and public relations video taping.
Engineer Cummings continuously goes beyond what is expected to serve the
community in which he lives and works. He has unselfishly contributed many hours of his off
duty time to the Fire Department and the citizens of Palm Springs.
Ron's community involvement includes his volunteer contributions at the Palm
Springs High School and his church. Also, he has been instrumental during Fire Department
public education presentations, Fire Prevention activities, the annual Easter Egg bunt and the
annual Fish Fry.
Engineer Cummings has willingly accepted the never ending assignment of the
development and maintenance of the Fire Department weh site, creating the images that
symbolize our organization.
Ron has spent countless hours at the new Fire Department Training Center in the
planning and installing of audio equipment, speakers, screens, monitors and white hoards.
His time and contributions in this endeavor have saved the City of Palm Springs a significant
amount of money.
Engineer Cummings' loyalty and dedication to the Palm Springs Fire Department are
seen every day. His passion as a firefighter and desire to serve the community are unmatched.
Ron's continued dedication to the Department represents the values demanded by the
community and exemplifies the outstanding qualities of a Palm Springs firefighter, along with
his many outstanding accomplishments and extraordinary public service to our community.
On behalf of the City Council, I am honored to present this Certificate of Recognition
to RONALD R. CUMMINGS for being awarded:
PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT 2011 FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Presented this 20`'' day of April 2011