The Fire Department and Communications Department
Annual Awards Banquet
at Hornet Park, on 1/24/04

Master of Ceremonies:
Ruthanne Gordon from WISH-TV 8
shown here with
Fire Chief, Dennis Buckley

     
Julie Ann Jones                 Memory Plaque
In Loving Memory

Professional Excellence:
Larry Jones
Don and Larry' family being recognized


Community Service:
Andrew Hedger


Firefighter of the year:
Injury Prevention Officer
Gary Coons



EMS Provider of the Year:
EMS Supervisor John Bishop

Unit Commendation:
E102 C-shift
    Rodney Hayes, Dave Ansel,
 John Bishop, John Ballay


Dispatcher of the Year:
Beth Burr

Unit Commendation:
E102 A-shift
Bill Bowers and Brian Butler


All awards were being handed out by,
Mayor Joe Wright and Fire Chief Dennis Buckley.

Brian Butler was not present this evening, due to having surgery two days prior.  Brian had donated his kidney to his mom and he has just completed his first year of service with Fire Department.