2021 Awards Presented at March Company Meeting
 
By Public Information Officer Clay Myers
March 22, 2022
 

The Gamber & Community Fire Company presented honors and awards to its members for 2021 after the regular company meetings on Monday, March 21, 2022

The Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to Sean Baldwin.

Chad Hastings was presented with the Herman Hoff Memorial Award for outstanding service in fund raising.

Todd Tracey was honored as the Administrative Member of the Year.

The Junior Fire Fighter of the Year Award was presented to Wyatt Frederick.

A special Community Service Award was presented to Beverly Snyder.

The following members responded to the most fire suppression/rescue/water rescue calls for 2021:

1. Brandon Tignor - 231
2. Billy Dunton - 225
3. Chad Hastings - 187
4. Justin Kosmicki - 154
5. Dale Bollinger - 144
6. Chuck Doyle - 138
7. Charlie Green Jr. - 130
8. Jack Bez - 120
9. Emily Franklin - 89
10. Sean Baldwin - 84

The following members had the most fire suppression training hours for 2021:

1. Sean Baldwin - 268
2. Jack Bez - 169
3. Ricky Syfert - 147
4. Mike Jones - 130
5. Billy Dunton - 126
6. Will Reardon - 120
7. Pat Livesay - 114
8. Steven Hudziak - 101
9. Justin Kosmicki - 70
10. Joshua Kosmicki - 66


The following members had the most EMS calls for 2021:

1. Jack Bez - 148
2. Rylie Fuller - 123
3. Alexandra Mitchell - 49

The following members had the most EMS training hours in 2021:

1. Alex Mitchell - 1231
2. Susan Norton - 643
3. Nikki Solomon - 55

Membership Pins For 2021

20 Year Life Active - Joel Caple

5 Years - Rick Dorsey, Stacia Hutton, Otto Immink, Frank Smith, Nikki Solomon, Justin Sporer, Billy Sullivan, TJ Vacek, Chris Windsor
10 Years - Lindsay Durr, Richard Durr, Meghan Elsasser, Anne Reardon
15 Years - Alisha Brauning, Brad Nicholson, Holly Sherfey, Christine Syfert, George Syfert, Robin Vacek
20 Years - GJ Bell, Colleen Kelly
25 Years - Bruce Bouch, Elizabeth Murray
30 Years - Michael Shawver
35 Years - Art Frotten, Stanley Mertz
40 Years - Chuck Doyle, Vickey Ludwig, Mike Sullivan
50 Years - Art Brauning

The following members had the most fundraising hours in 2021:

1. Rose Pandolfini
2. Jeannie Green
3. Stanley Mertz
4. Dave Barnes
5. Charlie Green Jr
6. Carol Taylor
7. Emily Franklin
8. Chrissy Green
9. Chad Hastings
10. Matthew Lau
 
Sean Baldwin accepts the Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award from 1st Vice President/Captain Chad Hastings (L) and President Dale Bollinger.
Sean Baldwin accepts the Gerald L. Lindsay Memorial Firefighter of the Year Award from 1st Vice President/Captain Chad Hastings (L) and President Dale Bollinger.
Chad Hastings accepts the Herman Hoff Memorial Award from President Dale Bollinger.
Chad Hastings accepts the Herman Hoff Memorial Award from President Dale Bollinger.
 
Todd Tracey accepts the Administrative Member of the Year award from President Dale Bollinger (L) and 1st Vice President/Captain Chad Hastings.
Todd Tracey accepts the Administrative Member of the Year award from President Dale Bollinger (L) and 1st Vice President/Captain Chad Hastings.
Wyatt Frederick accepts the Junior Firefighter of the Year Award from 2nd Vice-President Chrissy Green.
Wyatt Frederick accepts the Junior Firefighter of the Year Award from 2nd Vice-President Chrissy Green.
 
Rylie Fuller accepts a certificate for having the second highest number of EMS responses in 2021. President Dale Bollinger (L) and 1st Vice President/Captain Chad Hastings presented the award.
Rylie Fuller accepts a certificate for having the second highest number of EMS responses in 2021. President Dale Bollinger (L) and 1st Vice President/Captain Chad Hastings presented the award.
Mike Sullivan (L) and Chuck Doyle (R) accept their 40 year membership pins from President Dale Bollinger.
Mike Sullivan (L) and Chuck Doyle (R) accept their 40 year membership pins from President Dale Bollinger.
 
Art Frotton (L) and Stan Mertz (R) accept their 35 year membership pins from President Dale Bollinger.
Art Frotton (L) and Stan Mertz (R) accept their 35 year membership pins from President Dale Bollinger.
Mike Shawver accepts his 30 year membership pin from President Dale Bollinger.
Mike Shawver accepts his 30 year membership pin from President Dale Bollinger.
 
Bruce Bouch and Beth Murray accept their 25 year membership pins from President Dale Bollinger.
Bruce Bouch and Beth Murray accept their 25 year membership pins from President Dale Bollinger.
Colleen Kelley accepts her 20 year membership pin from President Dale Bollinger.
Colleen Kelley accepts her 20 year membership pin from President Dale Bollinger.
 
Lindsay and Richard Derr accept their 10 year membership pins from President Dale Bollinger.
Lindsay and Richard Derr accept their 10 year membership pins from President Dale Bollinger.
Stacia Hutton and Frank Smith accept their 5 year memberships pins from President Dale Bollinger.
Stacia Hutton and Frank Smith accept their 5 year memberships pins from President Dale Bollinger.
 
Art Brauning accepts his 50 year membership pin from President Dale Bollinger.
Art Brauning accepts his 50 year membership pin from President Dale Bollinger.
A special Community Service Award was presented to Beverly Snyder by President Dale Bollinger.
A special Community Service Award was presented to Beverly Snyder by President Dale Bollinger.
 
Members who had the most fundraising hours in 2021 were, (standing left to right) Chad Hastings, Matthew Lau, Chrissy Green, Carol Taylor, Dale Bollinger, Stan Mertz, Dave Barnes, Jeannie Green, Rose Pandolfini, and (kneeling) Emily Franklin.
Members who had the most fundraising hours in 2021 were, (standing left to right) Chad Hastings, Matthew Lau, Chrissy Green, Carol Taylor, Dale Bollinger, Stan Mertz, Dave Barnes, Jeannie Green, Rose Pandolfini, and (kneeling) Emily Franklin.