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Firefighters Receive Annual Awards

Fire and rescue personnel recognized for their heroic efforts.

 
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Fire Medic Keith Bowers was awarded the Bronze Medal of Valor for swift water rescues on Sept. 8 2011. Provided by City of Fairfax Fire
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Master FF John Jeniec awarded 2011 FF of the Year for dedication to programs which improve the health and safety of department Credit Provided by City of Fairfax Fire
Capt. Pete Rhoads recognized as 2011 Officer of the Year for his leadership, professionalism and program development Credit Provided by City of Fairfax Fire
Roseanne Liska recognized as the 2011 Employee of the Year for her excellent admin. support and positive attitude Credit Provided by City of Fairfax Fire
Capt. Richard Miller awarded 2011 First Family Heritage Award for 31 years of dedicated service to the City of Fairfax Credit Provided by City of Fairfax Fire
Lieutenant Jim Pike being awarded a Silver Medal of Valor for swift water rescues made on Sept. 8, 2011 Credit Provided by City of Fairfax Fire
Technician Willam Pittard being awarded a Silver Medal of Valor for swift water rescues on Sept. 8, 2011 Credit Provided by City of Fairfax Fire
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Fairfax City recognized a handful of firefighters for their heroic efforts in 2012. 

Every year the department notes some of its exemplary employees with an awads and promotional ceremony. The 2012 event took place in April at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center on Old Lee Highway.

Congrats to the following:

  • Firefighter of the Year - Master Firefighter Jon Jeniec
  • Volunteer Firefighter of the Year - Firefighter Chris Jarvis
  • Fire Officer of the Year - Captain Pete Rhoads
  • Volunteer Fire Officer of the Year - Sergeant Jim Rodgers
  • First Family Heritage Award - Captain Richard Miller

Other firefighters and rescue employees received safe driving awards, unit citations, as well as meritorius service medals in bronze and silver for their quick and effective responses to a variety of incidents. 

A few firefighters were honored for their efforts during the early September 2011 downpour that killed two. Fairfax City firefighters pulled at least 20 stranded motorists from floodwaters during the two-day weather event.

Read more Fairfax firefighter news at FairfaxFire.org, the website run by City of Fairfax Local 2702.

Related Topics: Awards, Fire, Firefighters, and local 2702

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