Another year of great dedication and hard work. Stan Finch- 30 years and it just seems like yesterday. Mr. Young- a member since 1950- that's before Eddie was born and almost 62 years ago. Wonder job!
Congratulations to everyone of you.
Written byPOCOMOKE CITY -- Meeting for its annual awards banquet, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Co. honored Stan Finch for 30 years of service to the fire company and the community.
In addition to the fire company presentation, Finch was given a Senate resolution by Delegate Norman Conway; a House of Delegates resolution by Delegate Michael A. McDermott; a proclamation by County Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw and a certificate by Mayor Bruce Morrison. Conway was acting in place of Sen. James Mathias, who had to leave early for the Crisfield Fire Co. annual banquet.
A special award was presented to George Young Jr. for his term of service with the company. He joined the fire company on Oct. 5, 1950.
Gladding also reported on the calls that the company answered during the past year. They were called out to 54 fires, or more than one a week. In addition, they assisted other companies in larger fires. One particular memorable blaze was a 70-acre field fire in which they assisted Stockton. Some other responses included 48 accidents and 10 spills.
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In addition to the fire company presentation, Finch was given a Senate resolution by Delegate Norman Conway; a House of Delegates resolution by Delegate Michael A. McDermott; a proclamation by County Commissioner Merrill Lockfaw and a certificate by Mayor Bruce Morrison. Conway was acting in place of Sen. James Mathias, who had to leave early for the Crisfield Fire Co. annual banquet.
Fire Chief Dick Gladding presented Chief's Awards to the members who responded to the largest number of alarms during the year. Corey Dean, the assistant Chief, was the top responder, making 185 calls. Others honored were: Tyler Fairman, 180 calls; Mike Dean, 160 calls; Travis Cowger, 151 calls; Choppy Layton, 144 calls; Chris Vieira, 127 calls; Marion Butler Sr., 121 calls; Keven Hall, 112 calls; Paul Taylor, 106 calls; and Billy Sparrow, 104 calls. One of the cadets, Devin Fairman, was recognized for answering 107 calls.
A special award was presented to George Young Jr. for his term of service with the company. He joined the fire company on Oct. 5, 1950.
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George E. Young Jr., left, received the President's Award from President Andy Clarke for his 60 years of service to the community and the Pocomoke Fire Company. / CHOPPY LAYTON PHOTO |
Jeff McMahon, the Worcester County Fire Marshal, installed the new officers. They are Andy Clarke, president; Chip Choquette, vice-president; Mike Shannon, corresponding secretary; Merrill Lockfaw, recording secretary; Choppy Layton, treasurer; Mike Dean, chaplain. Line officers include Dick Gladding, Chief; Corey Dean, assistant Chief; Eric Denston, Capt.; Steve Larmore, 1st Lt.; Wade Taylor, 2nd Lt.; Rodney Sharpley, chief engineer; Tom Wall Jr., first asst. engineer; Chris Larmore, second asst. engineer; and Keven Hall, training officer. Directors for the coming year are Jerry Barbierri, Allen Butler, Mike Dean, Danny Miles and Rick Choquette.
Dan Redden announced that the Monsanto Chemical Co. had selected the Pocomoke Fire Co. to receive a $2,500 contribution. Each year the company selects a nonprofit organization in each of the different counties to receive the donation.
Great job firefighters! Thank you for your continued service to the community in so many ways.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all the new officers!