SJI Fire & Rescue Inducts 3 into Hall of Fame

Posted November 13, 2015 at 9:43 am by

Harry See, Rebecca Smith and Noel Monin - Ron Garner photo

Harry See, Rebecca Smith and Noel Monin – Ron Garner photo

Sheila Harley, Public Information Officer at SJI Fire/Rescue shares this announcement…

The San Juan Island Fire & Rescue Hall of Fame was created to honor those that make a significant contribution to the development and success of of the Department.

Every five years the honors are awarded. The three new recipiants join the 22 people already on the Hall of Fame plaque pictured above.  They are:

Tender Operator Harry See (left) has served the community as a department member for the past 20 years.  He has filled many roles during that time including serving as a company officer and providing both informal and formal leadership in heavy rescue, fire boat operations, driver training, water supply operations and firefighter safety.

Firefighter (retired)  Rebecca Smith (center) was with the department for 17 years. She was a vital part of the Cape San Juan station crew and helped develop the department’s heavy rescue capabilities. She also provided guidance to the organization by serving for 6 years as a Fire District Commissioner.

Captain Noel Monin (right) has 18 years of service with the department. He has been active in rescue operations and played a leadership role in the organization’s wildland firefighting capabilities. For the past 14 years he has developed and led the department’s maintenance program.

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