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Employee Recognition

Hugh F. Morris Special Merit

Hugh F. Morris became the 1st full-time paid Fire Chief of the fire department on January 1, 1925. Chief Morris fought for more staff, training, equipment, and fire stations. He targeted improvements in training, fire prevention, and an alarm-receiving system. This medal is awarded to an employee for performing meritorious work in one of the following: (1) community service work; (2) outside volunteer services; or (3) day-to-day excellence. It may be awarded in conjunction with the Fire Chief’s Commendation, which is granted by the Fire Action Consensus Team (FACT). Recipients of the award are listed below.

Cadet of the Year

Each year, a cadet is nominated for going above and beyond in our organization. In addition to completing their required training and mandatory hour requirements, they demonstrate exemplary dedication by volunteering countless hours to the department and by displaying a high level of overall professionalism, enthusiasm, and compassion. Recipients of the award are listed below.

Award Recipients

  Hugh F. Morris Special Merit Cadet of the Year
2022 Eric Mackintosh (Day-to-Day Excellence) Mike Jantz
2021 N/A Souvanna Sophabmixay
2020 Saul San Filippo (Day-to-Day Excellence) N/A
Nicole Morales (Day-to-Day Excellence)
2019 N/A Adan Pena
2018 Mark Volkman (Day-to-Day Excellence) John Bruni
2017 Lance Lutticken (Day-to-Day Excellence) Marco Calderon
2016 Robert G. Cook (Community Service) James DiVincenzi
2015 Andrew J. Martinez (Community Service) Colin Taylor
Paul Henretty (Day-to-Day Excellence)
2014 Josh G. McGurk (Community Service) Eduardo Maya
Kirk Steers (Day-to-Day Excellence)
1993 Jeffrey M. Barile (Community Service) N/A
Joseph R. Latham (Bravery)
1992 Joseph T. Novelli (Community Service) N/A
1991 Sean P. Bonetti (Bravery) N/A
Michael W. Keefe (Community Service)
1990 John S. Warren (Community Service) N/A
William E. Calkins (Bravery)