Personnel Recognized at Appreciation Dinner
West Manatee Fire Rescue District recognized personnel at their 2011 Appreciation Dinner for their service and accomplishments.
Genesis Award
Firefighter Jorden McPherson
Meritorious Service Award
Firefighter Ben Dillon
Firefighter Rodney Kwiatkowski
Lieutenant Ryan Moore
Military Service Award
Firefighter Chris Hayslip (USAF)
Firefighter Brandon Hiott (USA)
Firefighter Spencer Holleran (USA)
Firefighter Steve Kutzko (USN)
Firefighter Derek Messmer (USA)
Firefighter David Pilsbury (USN)
Special Operations Award
Firefighter Thomas Owen
Career Service Awards:
35 Years
Captain Tom Sousa
25 Years
Captain Chris Shepard
Administrative Assistant Mary Stephens
20 Years
Firefighter Thomas Owen
Lieutenant Jeffery Lonzo
Captain Chris Kiernan
Length of Service Awards:
15 Years
Lieutenant Darren Vollmer
10 Years
Lieutenant Paul Hopkins
Lieutenant Dan Tackett
5 Years
Firefighter John Balzer
Firefighter Joel Castellow
Firefighter Jay Johnson
Firefighter Bernard Oszust
Captain Tom Sousa
