City Of Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue’s Jim Knowles Named Wisconsin Society of Emergency Services Instructors Instructor of the Year

City Of Fond du Lac Fire/Rescue Assistant Chief Jim Knowles was presented the “Instructor of the Year Award” by the Wisconsin Society of Emergency Services Instructors at its annual banquet dinner Friday night hosted in Fond du Lac. 

Assistant Chief Knowles was nominated for the award by Fire Chief, Erick Gerritson.

“Jim’s commitment and passion for providing innovative instruction and training across the entire County is second to none” said Fire Chief Gerritson. “Jim provides a high level of instruction that advances responder operational efficacy and safety. There is not a more deserving person to be recognized and presented this award besides Assistant Chief James Knowles.”

“It’s an honor to receive this award and I really appreciate the acknowledgement from my fire service colleagues” said, Knowles. “This award recognizes our accomplishments and positive commitment to operational effectiveness through training.”

To learn more about the WSESI and the Instructor of the Year Award, visit https://wsesi.org/instructor-of-the-year