2011 Fairfax Fire Department Awards-Photos

[MikeF9]

A large crowd turned out Tuesday night for the Annual Fairfax Fire Department Banquet and Awards Ceremony. Dinner was catered by Hogie's of Essex and a cake was made by Heather Sanders, wife of firefighter Aaron Sanders.
After dinner, awards were handed out as such-

Years of Service pins:
Barry Ovitt-5 years
Tom Snyder-10 years
Dave Yergeau-15 years
Justin Hayes-15 years
Paul Langelier-30 years
Jim Field-35 years
Paul Lavallee-45 years

Firefighter of the Year- Eric "Hillbilly" Smith
Community Service Award- Jeff Meunier of J&L Hardware
Safety Award- Marc Bessette, Mike Cain
Chief's Award- Matt Gillilan

Dean Potter was given a plaque of appreciation for his five years serving as the Fairfax Fire Chief.


Cake made by Heather Sanders.


Years of Service pins-(L-R) Paul Langelier(30), Jim Field(35), Barry Ovitt(5), Justin Hayes(15), Tom Snyder(10), Dave Yeargeau(15). Missing- Paul Lavallee(45).


2011 Awards-(L-R) Mike Cain(Safety), Jeff Meunier(Community Service), Matt Gillilan(Chief's Award), Eric Smith(Firefighter of the Year), and Tim Bessette, accepting his brother Marc's award(Safety).


Former Chief Dean Potter(center) with his plaque, and wife Brenda(left) and daughter Lyndsay(right).

[Razzle Dazzle]

Congrats to all.
And...THANK YOU.

[Henry]

A special Thanks to Mike Cain for taking these photos and also identifying the individuals in them - All very deserving awards - Congratulations to everyone involved.

[HayesFXFD17]

I want to again publicly thank all those who were in attendance to support the department and it's members.  2011 was a great year for the department with many exciting changes such as acquiring our first aerial truck and the countless hours of training that followed.  2012 is looking to be no different with many exciting and value added initiatives planned. 

As always the safety and health of our members is number one priority and we were able safely execute all of our operations in 2011 with no personal injuries.  We will look to continue these practices through training and maintenance realizing we can continually improve our processes.

On a note for the years of service pins, Paul Lavallee has an amazing 45 years of service (correction for the 40 in the above post).

Again thank you to our members and to the community who supports us as they do.

Justin Hayes
Fire Chief

[Judi]

Thank you all for your service to the town of Fairfax, it is truly appreciated!

[FletcherGram]

Mike F9, as always, great pictures. Thank you
HayesFXFD17 & Mike F9, isn't someone missing in the pictures?

[FletcherGram]

Mike F9, as always, great pictures. Thank you
HayesFXFD17 & Mike F9, isn't someone missing in the pictures?

[7F24]

He might have been over near the cake.

[FletcherGram]

no doubt !