In the past, James has held the positions of 2nd Assistant Chief, Assistant Chief Engineer, President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer, and President Emeritus. James has been awarded the IR Henry C. Warrington Award, IR Past President, IR Past President, IR Past President, and IR President Emeritus awards. James Tyrone “Tee” Norwood -

The Indian River Volunteer Fire Company wishes to acknowledge the contribution of James T. (Tee) Norwood, who reached his 40th anniversary milestone within the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in January, 2010. Tee joined the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company in January, 1970 and has devoted himself and countless hours to helping the community and residents of Oak Orchard, Riverdale, Long Neck and surrounding vicinities during their times of need. Tee’s continued his active volunteer firefighting duties and responsibilities and was awarded a life membership for active and distinctive service in March, 1991. Over the years, Tee has served in the following positions: (1) Fire Line Operations – Second Assistant Chief, Chief Engineer and Engineer; and (2) Administrative Life Operations – Board of Director, President, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, and Assistant Treasurer. Tee has been and continues to be a superior tractor trailer apparatus operator during emergency incidents and takes pride in mentoring those who aspire to fulfill leadership positions within the volunteer fire service. Tee and his great friend, Snooty Mosley, served as Grand Marshals of Indian River’s 55th Anniversary Event, Parade and Truck Housing. In October, 2010, Tee was bestowed the honor of “President Emeritus” with the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company and we are here to recognize him for this distinctive award. Tee has devoted diligence, untiring dedication and an outstanding work commitment to the residents of our fire district for many years. Therefore, we say “thank you.”