FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR. North Reading's Vincent Zarella, (left), was honored by Chief William Warnock as the department's firefighter of the year at the Reading–North Reading Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizens Awards Ceremony. Zarella was selected for his leadership role in the department's "Retire the Fire" program. (Bob Turosz Photo)

FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR. North Reading’s Vincent Zarella, (left), was honored by Chief William Warnock as the department’s firefighter of the year at the Reading–North Reading Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizens Awards Ceremony. Zarella was selected for his leadership role in the department’s “Retire the Fire” program. (Bob Turosz Photo)