Debbie Conard, a longtime volunteer for both the Richardson Fire Department (RFD) and Richardson Police Department (RPD), was featured on Fox4News this past Monday as part of the “Here’s to You” segment at 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Conard is on call 24/7 as part of the Fire 1 Rehab Team which supports firefighters during large fires or extended fire department call-outs. In addition, she represents the Fire Department at city events, is an active member of the Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association, and leads the RFD photography team, responding to structure fires where she captures moments of firefighters saving property and life. The images serve as a work history for the RFD and decorate the walls at headquarters and fire stations throughout the city. The RPD has also benefitted from Conard’s volunteer work for over 18 years, as she is active with the Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (CPAAA).
Conard and fellow CPAAA member Sandy Lauder, a dedicated participant in RPD’s Volunteers in Police Service, will be honored next Thursday evening by local nonprofit Richardson Real Heroes at the Eisemann Center (see below under Arts and Culture for more information).
Watch for Lauder to be featured on Fox4 News sometime in early September.
Website: Richardson Real Heroes
