Jordan Gitgood, a Sergeant with Walker County Emergency Services, has been selected as the Georgia State Firefighter’s Association Firefighter of the Year for 2009.

The award will be presented at the Georgia State Firefighter’s Association Annual Con-ference in Athens Saturday, Aug. 8.

Jordan will also be presented with a commendation from governor Perdue at the 2010 Firefighter’s Recognition Day at the State Capitol.

Gitgood has been a member of Walker County Emergency Services since 2005. In 2006, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant.