| The Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company celebrated their 63rd Anniversary with their annual banquet held on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at the American Legion in Mt. Airy, MD.
Mr. Tommy Esworthy, Vice President and Norm Snyder presented awards to numerous members.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary were awarded certificates for their numerous hours spent working on banquets, basket bingo, fundraisers and taking care of our firefighters when they are called to duty.
President Doris Bowman recognized Jane Stull, Anna Mae Harrison, Pat Reese, Andrene Bell, Josephine Davis, Joan Bennett, Hazel Esworthy, and Mary Farinholt for their combined total of 1,559 hours of service.
The first award was for the top 10 EMS Providers with a combined score of 791 EMS Calls.
Congratulations go to Eddie Godwin, Mandy Barnett, Ryan Newnan, Darren Sirk, Andrea Craft, Scott Christiansen, Curtis Lowery, Vicki Mattingly, James Baker, Eddie Cason and Will Allen.
The top 10 Fire Responses, with a combined score of 2,387 fire/rescue calls, were also recognized.
Congratulations go to Doug Phebus, David Stull, Tom Zinchiak, Rick Bowman, Curtis Lowery, Eddie Cason, Carey McIntosh, James Baker, Scott Christiansen and Gerald Bennett.
Several members received a pin for 5 years of service.
Congratulations to Linda Barnett, Mandy Barnett, Bob Christiansen, Scott Christiansen, Shawn Conley, David Duvall, Phyllis Duvall, Robert Ecton, James Hartner, Vicky Mattingly, Simone Rockstroh, Darren Sirk and Bryan Wilson.
James Baker, Jon Jaret and David Stull were recognized for 15 years of service.
20 years of service went to Keith Bennett and James McIntosh.
30 years of service was shared by Tommy Esworthy and J. Lee Sirk Jr.
Chief Gerald Bennett was awarded for 50 years of service.
Rookie of the year went to Melissa Berry.
EMT of the year was Vicky Mattingly.
Firefighter of the year was 2nd Lt. Ryan Newnan, who is serving in Iraq and was unable to accept the award. Ryan's parents John and Kathy Newnan proudly accepted the award for Ryan.
Congratulations to all members for their contributions and dedication to the Lisbon Volunteer Fire Company. |
