This week’s Comfort Heating and Air Salute to Service honoree is Chris Rios of Salina.

Chris is a paramedic with the Salina Fire Department. He has served with the Salina Fire Department for six years.

When asked why Chris should be selected as a Comfort Heating and Air Salute to Service honoree, Chris’ nominator wrote:

“Chris goes above and beyond to serve Salina. He does whatever it takes to put a smile on peoples faces. Chris is a one-of-a-kind paramedic that Salina Fire is lucky to have.”

Congratulations, Chris, on being selected as this week’s Comfort Heating and Air Salute to Service honoree! Thank you for your service!

Each week during the NFL regular season, Comfort Heating and Air will salute a member of our military, a local police officer, member of the fire department, a paramedic, or other first responder, honoring those everyday heroes who keep our community safe!

Make your nomination for Salute to Service at SalinaPost.com. We’ll say thank you with dinner and dessert for two from Chic-fil-A and put that weekly winner in a random drawing to attend the Chiefs vs. Chargers game on Dec. 29 at Arrowhead Stadium. The grand prize includes lower level tickets to the game, VIP, 2 nights’ hotel stay at the Holiday Inn Kansas City Downtown, and a Chiefs fan pack valued at more than $1,000.

Click here to nominate someone for Salute to Service

“I’m really excited to expand the Salute to Service contest this year. We’re so grateful to all the active duty military and veterans out there, but also wanted to honor everyday heroes too!” said Tucker Hilbert, owner of Comfort Heating & Air. “We’re thankful to our community partners like Chick-fil-A for helping us make sure each weekly winner feels appreciated.”

Thank you to all the nominees! We salute you!