PR O C L A M A T I O N
In Loving Memory of Dannie Orsi
WHEREAS, the passing of Dannie Orsi, a great community leader, has caused deep grief in the Fort Bragg community; and WHEREAS, Dannie Orsi joined the Fort Bragg Volunteer Fire Department as an Auxiliary (probation) Member in 1958 and was voted in as a Regular Member on August 7, 1961; and WHEREAS, he became a Fire Captain in 1977, served as the Fort Bragg Fire Department’s President from 1980-1981, was promoted to 3rd Assistant Chief in 1982, then promoted to 1st Assistant Chief in 1990 which he held until his retirement on April 30, 2018; and WHEREAS, Dannie was extremely active in the Department’s Mutual Aid efforts through the Office of Emergency Services and started the Driver’s Training Program through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV); and WHEREAS, Dannie developed the: Helicopter Landing Zone markers program, Emergency Preparedness program, Firefighter Identification Numbers system for (gear) and Water Source mapping; and WHEREAS, Dannie has been dedicated to his community, supportive of new and veteran members, and treated everyone involved with the Fort Bragg Fire Department like family; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Bragg is fortunate to be served by an exceptional Volunteer Fire Department whose dedicated firefighters serve and protect our community.
WHEREAS, Dannie’s 60 years of service are unmatched, and to many, it was a huge sacrifice to give so many hours of service to his community; and WHEREAS, that we as a community will mourn with the family because of our common bond.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bernie Norvell, Mayor of the City of Fort Bragg, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby honor Dannie Orsi for all the years of extraordinary service on the Fort Bragg Volunteer Fire Department.
SIGNED this 10th day of October, 2023
BERNIE NORVELL, Mayor
ATTEST:
Cristal Munoz, Acting City Clerk
No. 14-2023