The 6th Annual Meritorious Awards Banquet happens Friday, May 18th, 2007, beginning at 7:00 PM in Hall "D" at the Portland Expo Center.
(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Organizers of the Oregon Fire Chiefs Association say they are proud to host its 6th Annual Meritorious Award Banquet on Friday at the Portland Expo Center in Portland, Oregon.
"Fire personnel and citizens from all areas of Oregon will be honored for their extraordinary service to the communities they serve in the categories of Honor, Valor, Distinguished Conduct, Excellence, Unit Citation, Citizen Life Saving, Public Service and Lifetime Achievement."
Teri Van Wagner with the Oregon Fire Chief's Association says the Annual Meritorious Award Banquet is hosted by Oregon Fire Chiefs Association and the Northwest Fire Equipment Dealers' Association. Dress for the occasion is semi-formal and firefighters are encouraged to dress in "Class A" uniforms.
"Being recognized by peers within the fire service at the Annual Meritorious Awards Banquet is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a firefighter. For one evening, the best of the best in the fire service pause in their career and take a well deserved bow."
In addition to firefighters, members of the public, businesses, and organizations are recognized for worthy or heroic deeds.
The following awards will be presented:
Certificates of Commendation:Lieutenant Roger Thompson………………Clackamas County Fire District No. 1Apparatus Operator Robert Benson…..……..Salem Fire DepartmentCanby Fire District Engine 61 "B"……….…...Canby Fire DistrictCentral Point Station "B" Shift………….…….Jackson County Fire District No. 3Phoenix Fire Department……………………..Phoenix, OregonMercy Flights
Public Service Awards:Comcast SpotlightAmerican LaFrance NorthwestBrian Gross, M.D…………………………...…………..Medford, OregonWylie McKinnon……………………………..………….Eugene, OregonOregon Fallen Firefighter Memorial Committee
Citizen Life Saving Awards:"Doc" Michael Harms…….…Canby, OregonNeil Colman…………………Canby, OregonBrad Maxey………………….Rogue River OregonTodd Monroe………………..Central Point, OregonIra Rambo…………………..Central Point, Oregon
Unit Citations:Boat 17 ……………………………Portland Fire & RescueRescue Boat 860…………………Port of Portland Fire DepartmentSpecial Operations Group………Jackson County Fire District No. 3Boat 21 ……………………………Lake Oswego Fire DepartmententPhoenix Fire Department………..Phoenix, OregonMercy Flights
Distinguished Conduct Award:Lieutenant Clay Baggerly……………..Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Awards of Excellence:Captain Patrick Caprino ………………….Salem Fire DepartmentExecutive Officer Kyle Gorman………….Clackamas County Fire District No.1Firefighter Elmer Parker ………………….McMinnville Fire DepartmentFirefighter Andy Schryvers……………….McMinnville Fire DepartmentFirefighter Clark Hanson………………….Monitor RFPD #58Firefighter Ethan Averitt Reed, Jr………..Portland Fire & RescueFire Chief Dale Staib………………………Philomath Rural Fire & Rescue
Medals of Valor:Lieutenant Jason Scharf ………………………Sheridan Fire DistrictCaptain Paul Telfer……………………………Salem Fire DepartmentOther Awards to be Presented:Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office:Golden Sparky AwardSilver Sparky AwardState Fire Marshal's Commendation
Oregon Fire District Directors Association:Fire District of the Year Award – Canby Fire District
Salem-News.com congratulates these members of our community also for their extraordinary contributions.Oregon Fire Chiefs Association Website: ofca.orgNorthwest Fire & Rescue Expo Information: northwestfirerescue.com Event info: ofca.org
Heroes From Fire Service to be Honored at the 6th Annual Meritorious Awards BanquetSalem-News.com