[Previous entry: "Judge Orders Legislature To Fully Fund Education"] [Next entry: "The State Of The Sound -And SJC Waters"]

02/06/2010: "Orcas Awards Banquet For 2009"

(L to R: Capt Rita Harvey, Lt. Jeff Jones, Capt. Maxx Jones, Lt. Chad Kimple, FF/EMT George Schermerhorn, Lt. Jason Madeiros and FF Sherri Madeiros accepting Dr. Sullivan’s special award.
)

Orcas Island’s Emergency Responders gathered for their Annual Awards Banquet January 30 to honor each other in the District’s 62 year of service. The following awards were given and a lovely evening was enjoyed by members and their families.

5 Year Pin:
• Lt. Jason Madeiros
• Chief Mike Harris
• Capt. Paramedic Jeff Larsen

10 year Pin:

• Capt. Rick Anda
• EMT Hilary Canty
• EMT Kari Schuh
• EMT Lance Evans
• Lt. Rich Harvey
• EMT Gulliver Rankin
• FF/EMT Jim Scheib

15 Year Pin

• Commissioner Clyde Duke (Past FF)

20 Year Pin

• FF Mike Macksey

30 Year Pin

• Lt. Jeff Jones (he is actually at 32 years 4 months, longest serving on the department)

District Awards:
• EMS Provider of the Year â€" FF/EMT George Schermerhorn
• Fire Service Provider of the Year â€" Lt. Jeff Jones
• Officer of the Year â€" Capt 27 Rick Anda Station of the Year â€" Deer Harbor Station 24
• Most Inspirational Member of the Year â€" Division Chief Paramedic Patrick Shepler
• Volunteer of the Year â€" George Schermerhorn
• Mechanic’s Choice Award â€" Division Chief Paramedic Mik Preysz
• Chief’s Award â€" Dwight Guss

Special Awards:

• Health Responder â€" EMT Heather Thomas for her amazing dedication to fitness
• Reliable Responder â€" FF/EMT Dean Dougherty for always there to respond
• Heritage Club Award: Past EMT/Firefighter Ravin Williams & EMT Tom Carter
• Citizen of the Year: Dawn Atkinson for learning CPR and saving her husband’s life
• Golden Hour Award for Cardiac Save Dec 14th: Capt. Paramedic Jeff Larsen and Team
• The Maxx Award: Lt. Jeff Jones for attention to details and always being there when needed
• Service Behind the Scene: FF/EMT Dylan Wachtel for the hours of research and training instruction.
• Above & Beyond: Lt. Paul Turner

Dr. Sullivan’s Special Response Award for Cardiac Save on Dec. 14th:
FF/EMT Own Cheevers,
EMT Cameron Fralick,
Capt. Rita Harvey,
Lt. Jeff Jones,
Capt. Maxx Jones,
Lt. Chad Kimple,
Capt. Paramedic Jeff Larsen,
Lt. Jason Madeiros,
FF Sherri Madeiros,
EMT Bob Phalan and
FF/EMT George Schermerhorn.