ORLAND — An are firefighter has been honored for his golden benchmark with an area department.

Orland Fire Chief Kim Norton has been recognized for his first 50 years of service as an active Orland volunteer firefighter. He has responded to roughly 9,000 calls to service with the department.

Norton has been a life long resident of Steuben County in Orland. He is known and respected throughout the community and state for is service as an emergency response professional.