Robin Summers, station commander of the DeKalb County Fire Department’s Short Mountain station, was presented the 2014 Firefighter of the Year Award at the department’s annual awards banquet on Jan. 17. County Fire Chief Donny Green was master of ceremonies for the event, held at the DeKalb County Complex Auditorium featured a catered meal and entertainment from comedian and ventriloquist Steve Brogan, who mixed stand-up comedy, puppetry and audience participation. Approximately 175 people, including firefighters, their families, local and state officials, graduates of the 2014 Citizens’ Fire Academies (Spring and Fall session), and community partners attended.