| The Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Department helds its annual awards banquet on Saturday, January 29th. The evening event recognizes the members of the department for their hours committed to the department over the last year. Special guests of the evening include County Commissioner Richard Rothschild and Second Vice President of the Maryland State Fireman's Association John Denver. A memorial service was held for members of the department and Ladies Auxiliary that past away in 2010, Ronnie Fritz, Bobby Ridgely and Marie Goodwin.
The awards winners were:
Top Fire Responder - John Laster 330.5 hours
Top Fire Training Hours - Robin Lamb 169 hours
Top EMS Responder - Zach Schneider 109.3 hours
Top EMS Training Hours - Danielle Blizzard and John Barrow 131 hours
Top Fire/EMS Standby Hours - Dan Wallach 1103 hours
Top Ladies Auxilliary Fundraiser - Elsie Legore 331 hours
Top Fundraising Hours - Jeanne Legore 420.5 hours
Rookie of the Year - Danielle Blizzard
Firefighter of the Year - Shawn Jaret
Also recognized for 25 years of service - Galen Buckingham and Gary Rains
35 years of service - Pat Boone and Billy Gardner
The department would like to take a moment to thank all of its members for their time and committment to the department and serving the Winfield community. |
