Lobbyists & Legislative Liaisons 2021

5 Charles served in the U.S. Army in Austria during World War II and in Korea during the KoreanWar. He retired from C & PTelephone Co. in 1981 after 32 years of service. One of Charles’ greatest loves began in 1952 when he got involved in fire services. He joined the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department and served in many capacities and received multiple accolades for his service until 1981 when he and Vi moved to Ebony, Va. He was a Life Member with VVFD. He joined the Ebony Volunteer Fire Department and served in various capacities, one being chief for 14 years. He was an active member at EVFD; he was chosen as their 2019 Firefighter of the Year. In July 2005 he was appointed by the Amherst County Board of Supervisors as Chairman of the County Emergency Services Council. In July 2012 he received the President’s Award from the Virginia State Fire Chiefs Association. Since 1983 he has served on the Virginia State Firefighters Association Legislative Committee. In 2014 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Fire Services Council. In memory of Charlie Singleton