Chisholm Trail Fire Rescue Chief Mark Padier knows how much community meant to fellow firefighter Nick Zoulek.

Born with “a servant’s heart,” Zoulek wasn’t shy in offering to help out anyone and everyone he could. From his family and friends, to those he served with on the fire line, Zoulek always thought of others before himself.

Often, Padier recalled Zoulek inquiring about incidents and whether someone – anyone – was on the way to respond.

“He always ...