First Responder Community Hero Award: Mike Anderson

Tahoe Douglas Rotary has been a part of the South Shore community since 1962, and, as are the other 1.2 million Rotarians in the world, are bound by a commong purpose, Service Above Self. The club felt it was an ideal fit to recognize police and fire professionals in the community who make sacrifies every day to serve and protect.

This week, South Tahoe Now has been highlighting each of this year's winners of the inagural First Responder Community Hero Award.

The awards recognize the South Shore's local police and fire professionals who serve the community. As part of the club's 47th annual St. Patrick's Day celebration they will recognize heroes from Tahoe Douglas Fire, Douglas County Sheriff, South Lake Tahoe Fire, Lake Valley Fire, South Lake Tahoe Police, and El Dorado County Sheriff.​

The fifth winner of the Community Hero Award is Lake Valley firefighter/paramedic Mike Anderson.

"Michael exemplifies the fire district’s mission, vision and values in his performance as a firefighter/paramedic," said Chief Gareth Harris. "He is well known for his positive, can-do attitude."

Tahoe-Douglas Rotary and the First Responder Community Hero Award Sponsors are proud to donate $1,000 to Live Violence Free in recognition of Ralph’s service to our community. Harrah’s Harveys will also offer a weekend of food, lodging and entertainment to Mike to enjoy some R & R.

The other honorees announced so far:

Al Martinez
Ron Elges
Ralph Jones
Ross Molesworth