Chief David Green spent more than 50 years serving the Sewanee community through the Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department. Of those years, he spent 39 leading the department as chief. Green was 19 years old and four years deep into the fire service when he first was appointed chief, making him among the youngest fire chiefs in Tennessee. From keeping Sewanee safe during Independence Day to advocating for better equipment in the station to making cross-county connections, Green’s influences on Sewanee and the SVFD during his lifetime are invaluable. So great were his influences that in 2022, the government of Franklin County declared April 26 as David Green Day. He passed away on October 2, 2022. Due to Chief Green’s years of service and commitment to the Sewanee Community and The Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department, Station 1 located at 111 Alabama Ave was dedicated to Chief David Green on Friday, March 28.

Chief Doug Cameron who has served the Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department for more than 50 years was awarded the position of Emeritus Assistant Chief on March 29. The Resolution of Appreciation is as follows:

“Whereas, Doug Cameron has dedicated his life to the education and mentorship of young people, instilling in them a love for science, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship; and

Whereas, Doug Cameron has selflessly volunteered with Sewanee Fire and Rescue for more than 50 years, currently serving as Assistant Chief, and has further demonstrated his dedication to public safety as an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and a 32-year veteran of Sewanee EMS, including a term as interim Director; and

Whereas, he has shown unwavering commitment to his community through service on the boards of The Cloud Forest School Foundation, Housing Sewanee (as a founding board member), the Land Trust for Tennessee (as Conservation and Stewardship Committee Chair), the Sewanee Utility District, and Blue Monarch; and

Whereas, his past leadership includes serving on the boards of Sewanee Community Action, the Sewanee Community Council, St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School (as Trustee and Alumni Council Chair), the Tennessee Environmental Council, the South Cumberland Regional Land Trust (as a founding board member), Leadership Franklin County, the American Canoe Association (as National Slalom and Wildwater Chair and Conservation Chair), and the Merrie-Woode Foundation; and

Whereas, he has made significant contributions to the academic and literary world as co-author of The New York Times “Guides to Outdoors U.S.A.,” author of “Under the Sun at Sewanee,” contributor to “Small Craft Advisor,” and advisor for “Biology, An Environmental Approach,” a high school textbook; and

Whereas, in recognition of his extraordinary contributions, the University of the South established the Doug Cameron Award, presented annually to a graduating senior for exemplary emergency service to the community; and

Whereas, his impact on the world of outdoor adventure and conservation has been further recognized through his induction into the Southern Appalachian Whitewater Hall of Fame; and

Whereas, he has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to education, conservation, and service, embodying the highest ideals of leadership and community engagement;

Now, therefore, be it resolved that we honor and recognize Doug Cameron for his exemplary service, his dedication to the betterment of his community, and his profound impact on countless individuals through his work in education, emergency services, environmental advocacy, and outdoor leadership.”