Dexter, Missouri - Each year the Dexter Fire Department employees vote on a Fireman of the Year.  The 2015 recipient for Fireman of the Year is Jeff Hueckel.  

Allan Horton, a veteran firefighter, presented the award to Hueckel at their annual Christmas party. 

"Due to his dedication and hard work his fellow fireman felt he deserved this award," commented Don Seymore, Dexter Fire Chief.  "He has put in a lot of work and effort and a huge amount of hours during his time off for training and classes.  He is a very dedicated individual.

Jeff is married to Megan Hueckel have been happily married for 7 years.  They have two wonderful children, Hunter age 8 and Sydney age 4.

He and his wife live in Dexter, her home town, and Jeff who is originally from the Essex area worked for the Essex Fire Department and continues to farm that part of the county.  He has been a fireman for more than 11 years; six years with Essex and almost five years with Dexter.  He will celebrate his 5th year at the Dexter Fire Department in April of 2016.

Congratulations Jeff Hueckel!  He is Dexter's 2015 Fireman of the Year!

Photo credit to Dee Loflin, ShowMe Times Manager/Editor.  Shown in the photo are Allan Horton (left) and Jeff Hueckel (right)