A retired fire captain, recent Hopkinsville Fire Department promotions, and Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation were recognized during the Hopkinsville City Council meeting Tuesday night. Recently retired Captain Bill Nightingale was recognized for his 20-years of service with the Hopkinsville Fire Department. Fire Chief Steve Futrell said Nightingale started in 2001 and in 2010 he received a Medal of Valor after he and two other employees resuscitated and saved another firefighter. He noted that Nightingale was promoted to lieutenant in 2014 and captain in 2018. Futrell became emotional when addressing Nightingale’s family. Mayor Wendell Lynch congratulated Nightingale on his retirement. The mayor added the retired fire captain is leaving behind a legacy of service that is second to none and read the inscription on a plaque presented to Nightingale.