Indian-origin teen Jiya Jadhav named National Junior Firefighter of the Year 2025 in US

Seventeen-year-old Jiya Jadhav, an Indian-origin student from New York, has been named the 2025 National Junior Firefighter of the Year by the NVFC. Her exceptional dedication, leadership, and commitment to public safety through the New Hyde Park Junior Fire Department earned her this prestigious honor, highlighting the significant contributions of young volunteers.