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02/04/2010: "Firefighters Honored for Service in 2009"
(L to R: Michael Henderson and David Howitt. Back L to R: Adam Ayers, Harry See, Chris Wisniewski, Dave Smith, Francis Smith, Lunnette Higdon-Hertel and Rick Prescott)
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Michael Henderson and David Howitt received San Juan Island Fire Department’s highest awards Saturday night when the department celebrated the 2009 contributions of its members at the University of Washington dining hall.
The firefighters and support members were honored for their dedicated service in 2009 at the annual awards banquet, which was attended by about 90 people including guests.
Entertainment was provided by first take improv with members Ryan Bennett, James “Shu” Carroll, Kamala Chambers, Julie Laidlaw and Amy Windrope. Doug Rhine of smoothdj.com provided the music during the event.
San Juan County officially recognized San Juan County Fire District #3 as a fire district on October 6, 1958. The fire district covers about 55 square miles, which includes San Juan Island outside the town limits, Brown and Pearl islands.
The following firefighters were honored with special awards for their service in 2009:
Firefighter of the Year " David Howitt
Officer of the Year " Michael Henderson
Rescue Technician of the Year " Harry See
Rookie of the Year " Adam Ayers
Support Volunteer of the Year " Dave Smith
The following firefighter station awards were given:
Station 31(Mullis St.) " Harry See
Station 32 (Cape San Juan) " Francis Smith
Station 33 (Little Mountain) " Lunnette Higdon-Hertel
Station 34/35 (Sunset Point/ Roche Harbor) " Rick Prescott
Station 36 (Eagle Crest) " Chris Wisniewski
Plaques were given to Lunnette Higdon-Hertel for 20 years of service; and to retiring firefighters Peter Kilpatrick (1986-2009); Chris Guidotti (1996-2009); Jon Zerby (1999-2009); and Robin Dyer (1999-2009).
Albert Olson was recognized for 10 years of service; and Michael Henderson, Patrick Merlino and Brien Sesby were recognized for five years of service.
The San Juan Island Firefighters Association gave special awards to Joan Byrne and Ted Noll for their dedication to the fire department and its support activities.
The San Juan Island Fire Department would also like to recognize Orcas Fire Department for providing a crew of eight firefighters to cover an initial response in case of a call during our banquet.
