VFVFCo Firefighters Banquet by Rescue Captain Julius Marosfalvi Jr. January 22, 2009
The Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company's 10th annual Firefighter Banquet was held on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at the Valley Forge Freedoms Foundation in Valley Forge, PA. This banquet is held annually in appriciation for all the time and dedication put forth by our volunteer firefighters and to honor them for all thier achievements over the past year.
VFVFCo Vounteer Firefighters, Jan. 17,2009
Company president Ken Kistler gave a brief welcoming speach followed by an introduction of all the officers by fire chief Rick Beittel. All of the company line officers participated in the awards program. The award categories and the deserving recipients that were honored during the evening are outlined below.
New Firefighers Recognition
Presented by Owen Geiger and Paul Staley
A total of 6 new firefighters have joined us over the past year. The company recognizes the following new firefighters:
Larry Bengough Eric Carrington Brian Gillespie
Rafael Henin Doug Fuller Doug Maxton
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Years of Service Awards
Presented by Rick Beittel and Doug Gable
The following firefighters received Years of Service Awards:
5 Years of Service 25 Years of Service 45 Years of Service 55 Years of Service
Brent Fuelner Ed Jackson Albert McIntyre Harry Hicks
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Past Officer Recognition
Presented by Rick Beittel and Jason Cole
In recognition to a firefighter who has given his time and energy to serve as a Chief Engineer for the fire company.
Presented by Evan Taylor and Julius Marosfalvi Jr.
The Broken Tool Award is presented to the firefighter who's vast contributions and services to the company are occasionally over shadowed by lesser but equally impressive accomplishments.
The following certificates and plaques were presented to the firefighters who have attended the greatest number of training hours both in-house and out-of-house during 2008 in recognition of their commitment to improve themselves as well as the fire company.
In-House Training Top ten individuals attending weekly Monday night in-house drills as well as monthly mutual aid fire company drills
Owen Geiger Eamonn Creaney Tom Cole Rafael Henin Evan Taylor
77% 82% 83% 84% 86%
Kimbel Colket Julius Marosfalvi Jason Cole Jonathan Shepsko
89% 89% 91% 91%
The individual attending the greatest amount of in-house training attending 98% of all drills
The following firefighters have received recognition as Firefighter of the Month throughout 2008. These awards are given to firefighters whose performance has set them apart from the other firefighters during a specific month in the previous year. These recipients are selected by the Chief with input from the Line Officers.
January February March April May June
Chris Shepsko Rafael Henin Jackie Lynn Gruber Albert McIntyre Eamonn P. Creaney Thomas Reed
July August September October November December
Julius Marosfalvi Jr. Jason Cole Doug Maxton Edgar Gottshall Evan Taylor Barry Bussell
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2008 Firefighter of the Year Award
Presented by Kevin Geiger and Rick Beittel
The following firefighter has been selected by the past and present Chief with input from the Active Crew to receive the Firefighter of the Year Award for the year 2008. This award is given to the individual whose leadership, attendance and performance has set them apart during the previous year.
