| On Saturday February 5, 2005, the Huntingtown VFD held their annual Awards Banquet at Company 1 (North Beach) due to construction and limited parking at our own station. The festivities began at 1800 hours. Dinner was held at 1900 hours and the awards began at 2000 hours. The Master of Ceremonies was Doug Hill (ABC 7 News) who resides in our first due. The ceremonies were led by President William Schrom and Fire Chief "Ozzie" Osbourn.
Approximately 250 people attended the banquet. Special thanks goes to Company 1 for use of their hall, Company 2 (Prince Frederick VFD) for filling-in on the Engine and Squad and Company 4 (Prince Frederick VRS) for covering the ambulances. The banquet could not of been completed if it were not for the Banquet Committee which was led by F/F EMT M. Crouch and Auxiliary Member E. Schroeder.
In addition to several members being recognized for their assistance on three life-saving calls during 2004, several other members received the President's Award. All past Chief's and all past President's of the department were invited to the banquet and they all received honorary Past Chief/President's badges to be permanently fixed to their Class "A" uniforms. Chief 1 (Freesland) sworn the 2005 officers in. The following members were also recognized:
Chief's Award: EMS Lieutenant Stacy Clay
Officer of the Year: Assistant Chief Jonathan Riffe
Rookie FF of the Year: Chris "New York" Hengstenberg
Rookie EMT of the Year: Jessi Nutwell
FF of the Year: Gene Farrell
EMT of the Year: Brittany Mclelland
Top Runner: F/F EMT Michael Nasti (received the most calls out of any member in the history of the department)
Next year's banquet will be held in the NEW firehouse banquet hall!
Many thanks to F/F K. Dunn for his pictures. Click HERE for a quicktime movie recorded during our banquet. |
