2020 Awards Presented at Spring Meetings
 
By Public Information Officer Clay Myers
May 22, 2021
 

The Gamber & Community Fire Company presented honors and awards to its members for 2020 after the regular company meetings on Monday, April 19, and on Monday, May 17, 2021.

The Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Firefighter Brandon Tignor.

Rose Pandolfini was presented with the Herman Hoff Memorial Award for outstanding service in fund raising.

Susan Sullivan was honored as the Administrative Member of the Year.

The EMS Attendant of the Year award went to Jack Bez.

Rookie of the Year honor went to Firefighter William Dunton.

A special recognition award was presented to James Falise for his work installing and upgrading electrical service on the carnival grounds.

The following members responded to the most fire suppression/rescue/water rescue calls for 2020:

1 - Brandon Tignor - 199
2 - Justin Kosmicki - 170
3 - Chuck Doyle - 166
4 - Charlie Green Jr. - 150
5 - Joseph Petrowicz - 147
6 - Chad Hastings - 133
7 - Joshua Kosmicki - 112
8 - Alan Barnes - 102
9 - Jack Bez - 100
10 - Dale Bollinger - 96

The following members had the most fire suppression training hours for 2020:

1 - William Dunton - 271
2 - Brandon Tignor - 120
3 - Amanda Divelbiss - 117
4 - George Fritz - 102
5 - Joey Petrowicz - 96
6 - Vincent DeMario - 90
7 - William Reardon - 90
8 - Justin Kosmicki - 69
9 - Emily Franklin - 64
10 - Charlie Green - 53

The following members had the most EMS calls for 2020:

1 - Joshua Kosmicki - 130
2 - Jack Bez - 123
3 - Alexandra Mitchell - 52

The following members had the most fundraising hours in 2020:

1. Shari Schaeffer - 307
2. Rose Pandolfini - 223
3. Jeannie Green - 190
4. Dave Barnes - 166.5
5. Chad Hastings - 146.5
6. Stan Mertz - 141
7. Carol Taylor - 134.5
8. Chris Kelly - 127
9. Billy Dunton - 118
10. Chrissy Green - 115

Membership Pins For 2020

5 Years
Chris Buck
James Falise
Sean Baldwin
Carol Taylor

10 Years
Richard Yingling
Emily Franklin

15 Years
Debra Syfert
Lee Kestler
Bo Stansbury
Adam Thompson

20 Years
Daniel Nicholson
Kevin Barnes
Tom Leone
Michelle Leone

25 Years
Rose Pandolfini

30 Years
Susan Sullivan

35 Years
Mark Snyder
Chrissy Green
Vickie Karabaich-Tarr

40 Years
John Warner
Ed Yingling

45 Years
Dennis Brothers
Richard Green Jr.

50 Years
Dale Bollinger
Lionel Stickles

20 Year Life Active Pin and Gold Membership Card
Todd Leppert
 
Firefighter Brandon Tignor was honored with The Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award for 2020.
Firefighter Brandon Tignor was honored with The Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award for 2020.
Rose Pandolfini was presented with the Herman Hoff Memorial Award for outstanding service in fund raising. President Dale Bollinger presented the award.
Rose Pandolfini was presented with the Herman Hoff Memorial Award for outstanding service in fund raising. President Dale Bollinger presented the award.
 
A special recognition award was presented to James Falise for his work installing and upgrading electrical service on the carnival grounds. President Dale Bollinger presented the award.
A special recognition award was presented to James Falise for his work installing and upgrading electrical service on the carnival grounds. President Dale Bollinger presented the award.
Treasurer Susan Sullivan was honored as the Administrative Member of the Year. President Dale Bollinger presented the award.
Treasurer Susan Sullivan was honored as the Administrative Member of the Year. President Dale Bollinger presented the award.
 
Rookie of the Year honor went to Firefighter William Dunton. Chief Charlie Green (left) and Assistant Chief Alan Barnes presented the award.
Rookie of the Year honor went to Firefighter William Dunton. Chief Charlie Green (left) and Assistant Chief Alan Barnes presented the award.
The EMS Attendant of the Year award went to Jack Bez. Chief Charlie Green (left) and Assistant Chief Alan Barnes presented the award.
The EMS Attendant of the Year award went to Jack Bez. Chief Charlie Green (left) and Assistant Chief Alan Barnes presented the award.
 
2nd Vice President and Junior Fire Co. chairman, Chrissy Green, presented Past-President Awards to Nick Blizzard (center) and Ricky Syfert. Nick was president of the Junior Fire Co. in 2020 and Ricky was president in 2019.
2nd Vice President and Junior Fire Co. chairman, Chrissy Green, presented Past-President Awards to Nick Blizzard (center) and Ricky Syfert. Nick was president of the Junior Fire Co. in 2020 and Ricky was president in 2019.
Josh Kosmicki was honored as the top EMS responder for 2020.
Josh Kosmicki was honored as the top EMS responder for 2020.