SJIFD Banquet and Awards
Posted January 25, 2018 at 5:50 am by Tim Dustrude
The San Juan Island Fire Department celebrated another year of service at their annual banquet at Downriggers, Saturday, January 20. As part of the festivities, Chief Brad Creesy presented many members with awards and recognition for their dedication to the department.
Among the awards (left to right in picture): Assistant Chief Noel Monin for 20 years of service; Lt. Erin Graham Officer of the Year; Captain Tad Lean 25 years of service; Kate McDowell Logistics Member of the Year; Firefighter Ron Stanger 20 years of service; Lt. Harry See Operator of the Year; Michelangelo von Dassow Rookie of the Year; Nicolas Wainwright Firefighter of the Year.
In addition, 5 members were recognized for their dedication to Public Education, including school visits, the safety fair, and fire extinguisher training. They are: FF Melissa Arata, FF Susan Risser, FF Peter Risser, Lt. Erin Graham, and FF Kathleen Salinas.
The department would like to especially thank Orcas Island Fire for sending an engine and crew to provide first response during the banquet, Joan Williams for coordinating the banquet, the San Juan Firefighters’ Association, the Friday Harbor Firefighters’ Association Thrift House, and Debbie and the whole crew at Downriggers for a lovely evening.
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