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    4th Annual First Responder Appreciation Dinner

    January 23, 2018No Comments
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    logo_verdevalleyfiredistrictBy 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.

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    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

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    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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