Chief of the Ovilla Fire Department
Donnie Pickard has served the Ovilla Fire Department as an active volunteer since May 1974. After retiring from Sweetheart Cup, Inc. in 2000, Chief Pickard assumed the position as chief of the Ovilla Fire Department. Besides serving as the Chief of the Ovilla Fire Department, Donnie is very active in many different organizations. He serves on different committees involved in the Fire Service in throughout the state of Texas.
Certifications
Master Firefighter - SFFMA
Firefighter Advanced - TCFP
Level II Instructor - SFFMA
Fire Service Instructor II - TCFP
EMT-Paramedic, Instructor, Examiner - TDSHS
Awards
State Firefighter of the Year, State Firemen's and Fire Marshals Association - 1998
Runner up, State Firefighter of the Year, State Firemen's and Fire Marshals Association - 1991
Ovilla Fire Department Officer of the Year - 1992 to 1999
Ovilla Fire Department Firefighter of the Year - 1982
Ovilla Fire Department EMS Provider of the Year - 1983
North Texas Firefighter of the Year - 1991
Red Oak Area Citizen of the Year - 1995
Outstanding Service Award, City of Ovilla - 1985
Organizations
State Firemen's and Fire Marshals Association - President
North Texas Firemen's and Fire Marshals Association
Instructor, Ellis Co. Fire School
Dallas County Fire Chiefs Association
Dallas County Fire Instructors Association
National Fire Protection Agency
Ovilla Lions Club
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