Rotary Club of Biloxi Recognizes Top Police and Fire Personnel

The Rotary Club of Biloxi recently recognized two of Biloxi’s top public safety personnel. Retiring Police Chief Bruce Dunagan and Firefighter II Kenneth Matlock were both recognized for their outstanding contributions to their departments and to their city.

Chief Dunagan was honored for his 37 years of outstanding service to the City of Biloxi as a member of the Biloxi Police Department. Firefighter Matlock, in his first year with the Biloxi Fire Department, was recognized for his leadership in an emergency response to an accident victim’s life-threatening injuries.

This annual recognition program was started in 2007 by the Rotary Club of Biloxi to honor Biloxi police officers and firefighters who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to their city.

The Rotary Club of Biloxi, chartered on Aug. 5, 1921, meets every Tuesday at noon at Mary Mahoney’s Old French House Restaurant.

Pictured Left to Right: Windy Swetman, Chairman Public Safety Personnel Recognition Program; Bruce Dunagan, Retiring Police Chief and Honoree; Kirk Noffsinger, Deputy Fire Chief; Kenneth Matlock, Firefighter II and Honoree; Andy Mason, Fire Captain; and Bruce Marie, President Rotary Club of Biloxi.