575 FOOLS

Way to go Eric Miller (575 Secretary)!

Finley Lackender with Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services is the 2026 Toughest Firefighter! Congratulations to the top three firefighters out of 42 who completed the course the fastest! While CCFES came out strong in the competition, we appreciate Richard Hughes for joining us from the Newnan Fire Department.

Overall Winners:
🥇First Place Overall: Finley Lackender | CCFES
🥈Second Place Overall: Eric Miller | CCFES
🥉Third Place Overall: Chase Richards | CCFES

18-24 Year Olds
🥇First Place: Javian Hightower | CCFES
🥈Second Place: Ayden Rodriguez | CCFES
🥉Third Place: Hunter Townsend | CCFES

25-29 Year Olds
🥇First Place: Finley Lackender | CCFES
🥈Second Place: Eric Miller | CCFES
🥉Third Place: Chase Richards | CCFES

30-34 Year Olds
🥇First Place: Peter Meadows | CCFES
🥈Second Place: Dillon Heard | CCFES
🥉Third Place: Nathan Pelletier | CCFES

35-39 Year Olds
🥇First Place: Richard Hughes | Newnan Fire Department
🥈Second Place: Nick Rodriguez | CCFES
🥉Third Place: Eddie Barajas | CCFES

40-49 Year Olds
🥇First Place: Wilson Washington | CCFES
🥈Second Place: Matt Richter | CCFES
🥉Third Place: Gabe Gilbert | CCFES

50+ Year Olds
🥇First Place: Justin Gates | CCFES
🥈Second Place: Scott Lingerfelt | CCFES
🥉Third Place: Justin Williams | CCFES