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4th Annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner

January 23, 2018No Comments

By Nazih M. Hazime, Fire Chief
Verde Valley Fire District

Cottonwood AZ (January 23, 2018) – On January 20th the Verde Valley Moose Lodge 1449 graciously hosted their 4th annual First Responder appreciation dinner. Attendance was approximately 200 and included agencies from fire, law enforcement, EMS, communications, Arizona Crisis Team, and search and rescue and their families.

The event started with a social hour allowing all agencies to interact under normal condition other than emergency scenes. This was followed by posting of colors – American Legion Post 135 Color Guard (Cornville), Pledge of Allegiance, and then a wonderful full course meal and ended with award presentations. Each award was unique in their own way as the receipt performed above and beyond.

Everyone who attended appreciated the hospitably of the Moose Lodge members and felt honored to be invited. The members of the Moose Lodge once again volunteered their time planning, preparing, and serving for this annual event. Their goal is giving back to the community and this is just another example as they honored the First Responder and everyone associated and supports them to protect our communities. The following were the attendees and recipients of awards:

Arizona Crisis Team

Verde Valley Fire Department
Fire Fighter of the Year – Ivan Anderson

Cottonwood Fire & Medical Department
Fire Fighter of the Year – Lieutenant Jeff Boyd

Cottonwood Police Department
Officer of the Year – Sgt Gareth Braxton
Communication Specialist of the Year – Jeremy Miller

Sedona Fire Department
Fire Fighter of the Year – Michael Pace

Jerome Fire Department
EMT – Allen Muma

Camp Verde Marshalls
     Deputy – Justin Reay
     Dispatcher of the Year – Susan Wason (Not pictured)
     Dispatcher of the Year Kelsey Jacobs

Sedona Police Department
Officer of the Year – Brandon Bergstad

Civilian Professional – Heidi Videto
Volunteer of the Year – Mike Vitek

Verde Search and Rescue Posse
Frank Wirkus

Clarkdale Police Department
Sgt Troy Smith

If you have any questions contact the Verde Valley Fire District by calling 928-634-2578 or Nazih Hazime, Fire Chief at 928-634-4865

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