Meghan Evelyn Hutchinson was recently named to the Putnam County Fire Board, making her the first woman to serve as chairman. In this position, she will be responsible for leading board meetings, overseeing expenditures, and helping foster a relationship between the community and the fire board.

Hutchinson has been involved in emergency management since 2006, when she joined Teays Valley Fire Department. She says she wanted to serve her community and become part of something…