Excerpts from the journal-topics.com:
Niles Fire Department Explorer Post 28 advisor, fire engineer Jim Leibach, and members of the Explorer post received the Above and Beyond Volunteer Award from the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance at an event in Addison earlier this month.
Leibach and the Explorers were recognized for their work at Camp I Am Me, a summer camp for burn victims. Members of the post worked 12 to 14 hours setting up the event, running games during the event and tearing down tents and games after the event concluded.
“It’s a recognition for their hard work. This is just one accolade for the work this post is doing,” Niles Fire Chief Marty Feld said. “I couldn’t be prouder of him and the post.” He praised Leibach’s work going to schools to present fire safety information to students during Fire Safety Week. He said Leibach has led the Niles Explorer Post for the last 10 to 15 years.
Leibach recently brought Explorer members to Operation North Pole, to assist at Niles Family Services clothing and Christmas gift drives. Members of the post also march in parades, including on July 4 and during Halloween.
