Mayor Randy Sparacino | Mayor Randy Sparacino Official website
Mayor Randy Sparacino | Mayor Randy Sparacino Official website
The Medford Fire Department honored and celebrated its team for its service and dedication to our community during a recent awards banquet.
This year's theme was "Iron Sharpens Iron." The theme speaks to Medford Fire's focus on elevating standards and supporting each other.
"This is about our process of refinement, strengthening each other and our service to the community," said Fire Chief, Eric Thompson. "The great thing about iron sharpens iron is every firefighter has a unique set of talents and abilities; everybody is unique. It is essential that we all open up and share and support with each other, so we are sharpening each other. "
During the ceremony, Captain Dave Ackles and Office Administrator Pam Webber were both honored for 25 years of service to the department and community. Awards were also given out to crew members for "Outstanding Service", "Medal of Valor", "Company Citation", and "So That Others May Succeed."
"Of The Year" awards concluded the ceremony, and were received by the following individuals:
- Firefighter Mike Howard - 2022 Firefighter of the Year
- Engineer Marc Trautz - 2022 Engineer of the Year
- Captain Allan Rogers - 2022 Officer of the Year
- Firefighter Ryan Willits - 2022 Pride & Ownership Award
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