Jerry Kearns honored for 35 years as Assistant Fire Chief

  • Courtesy Photo Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz (left) presents an interesting way to store your toilet paper to Jerry Kearns (right) in recognition of his 35 years of service to the Fire Department.
    Courtesy Photo Rushville Fire Chief Keith Wellnitz (left) presents an interesting way to store your toilet paper to Jerry Kearns (right) in recognition of his 35 years of service to the Fire Department.
  • Courtesy Photo “The dragon is real.” Kearns, who is on the right side of this photo, characterizes fire as a dragon. And in this photo, it shows it’s true colors.
    Courtesy Photo “The dragon is real.” Kearns, who is on the right side of this photo, characterizes fire as a dragon. And in this photo, it shows it’s true colors.

    By Heidi Beguin In February, the Rushville Volunteer Fire Department honored Jerry Kearns for serving 35 years as the Assistant Fire Chief by presenting him with something he’s always wanted - an air tank toilet paper holder. “I love it! It’s hanging in the bathroom of my Napa store here in Gordon,” Jerry beams.

    Kearns has been a member of the RVFD for 47 years. He first joined in 1977 and has held…