APPLEGATE FIRE DISTRICT AWARDS BANQUET

 

The Friends of the Applegate Fire District hosted a wonderful evening of camaraderie and pride on February 29th, as the Applegate Firefighters celebrated another extraordinary year of serving this diverse community. It was an evening to recognize the accomplishments and acknowledge the spirit that guides the future of this fire district.

 

The banquet, held at the Applegate Community Church on North Applegate Rd., is one of four annual events hosted by the Friends to support the firefighters. A dinner of superb Tri-tip and chicken was provided to the distinguished guests and volunteers. Local entertainment provided great background music and a Fireman’s salute to open the award ceremony. The annual video contained rare photos and a compilation of acts of bravery and camaraderie from the past years events and incidents. Volunteer firefighters Tailese and Cody Goodnough have the opportunity to collect photos from training and emergency scenes throughout the year to help accomplish this great annual contribution.

 

Accolades and awards in recognition of 2007 were given to the following individuals;
Spouse of the Year -  Julie Hunt
Marc Chaput Spirit Award – Fred Secco
Hall of Flame – Al Chachere & Cody Goodnough
Chief’s Award – John “Wim” Roeloffs
Firefighter of the Year – Matt Durant

Rookie of the Year – Ron Slack
Jr. Firefighter of the Year – Daniel Boyajian
EMT of the Year –Tailese Goodnough
First Responder of the Year – Cris Usher
Instructor of the Year – Dan Moulin

Most Alarms – George Butcher
Most Drills –Nina Kiskadden
Fuel Reduction Award – Sandy Shaffer
Maintenance Award – Jack Lynch
Officer of the Year – Cody Goodnough

District Employee of the Year – Mike Kuntz

Student/Intern of the Year – Tailese Goodnough
Safety Recognition Award – Larry Hunt

Century Club-Response to over 100 Alarms;

            George Butcher – 122

            Dan Moulin – 120

            Bob Ettner – 110

            Ron Slack – 103