The City of Zeeland and Zeeland Public Schools are celebrating a visible sign of community pride and partnership, with Chix and Dux logos now featured on the backs of City of Zeeland fire trucks.
The idea came from within the Zeeland Fire Department, part of the City of Zeeland, when Captain Chad Lynema began researching the possibility of adding the school logos to the trucks. His idea quickly became a creative and celebratory way to recognize the strong relationship between the City of Zeeland, its fire department, and Zeeland Public Schools.
This is a great example of the community spirit Zeeland is known for,” said Mayor Richard Van Dorp. “Zeeland and ZPS have a long history of supporting one another, and seeing the Chix and Dux represented on our fire trucks is a fun and visible reminder of that connection.”
Fire Chief Brad Deppe said the logos reflect the pride firefighters have in the community they serve.
“Our firefighters are proud to serve the City of Zeeland, and that includes the students, staff, and families of Zeeland Public Schools,” Deppe said. “Captain Lynema’s idea was a great way to show that connection and carry a little school pride with us wherever we go.”
ZPS Superintendent Rodney Hetherton said the gesture reflects the kind of relationship that benefits the entire community.
“We are thankful for the positive relationship we have with the City of Zeeland and the Zeeland Fire Department,” Hetherton said. “The logos are a noticeable way to celebrate the generations of Chix and Dux who are part of this community’s story, and a reminder of how proud ZPS is to call Zeeland home.”
The Chix and Dux logos are now on the backs of all City of Zeeland fire trucks, serving as a reminder that in Zeeland, community and school pride often go hand in hand.
