Berwyn Fire Company Annual Banquet

 
By Newsdesk
June 8, 2013
 

The Berwyn Fire Company celebrated its 119th year of service at the annual company banquet held at Maggiano's Little Italy in King of Prussia.

Without the dedication of our volunteers and career staff, we would not be able to provide the high quality services the residents of Tredyffrin and Easttown receive on a daily basis. We are fortunate to have members focused on training, responding to calls in a professional manner and most importantly working as a team to get the job done.

Thank you to Alanna Miller, Suzanne Rainey and Matthew Valocchi for serving as the Banquet Committee. We look forward to another great year at Berwyn!

The following members received Years of Service recognition:

20 Years (Life Membership)

Matthew O'Donnell, FF/EMT
Michael Javie, FF/Engineer
Vincent Miller, FF/EMT

15 Years

Eamon Brazunas, Assistant Chief
Catherine Stead, Fire Police
David Warlick, Chief Engineer

10 Years

Scott Kramer, EMS Lieutenant
Ed Dickinson, MD, Medical Command Physician

5 Years

Thomas Spurlock, Career Staff FF/Medic
Evan Brazunas, Lieutenant
David Shank, FF
Jill Weigel, Fire Police
Gordon Rahr, FF

The following members received awards based on outstanding performance:

Temple K. Gregg Memorial Service Award: Evan Brazunas, Lieutenant
Firefighter of the Year: Joshua Lichman, FF/EMT
EMS Provider of the Year: Brian Garver, Career Staff Lieutenant
Fire Police Officer of the Year: Win Siegfried
Presidents Award: Craig Williams, Management Board Chair
Special EMS Service Recognition: Scottie Williams

The following members were recognized for their training accomplishments:

Paramedic Course Completion: Michael Ford, FF/Medic
EMT Course Completion: Justin Freageau, EMT

All photos courtesy of Eva Pastor, BFC Business Member.
 
Michael Javie, Matthew O'Donnell and Vincent Miller were recognized for 20 years of volunteer service (Life Membership).
Michael Javie, Matthew O'Donnell and Vincent Miller were recognized for 20 years of volunteer service (Life Membership).
David Warlick, Eamon Brazunas and Catherine Stead (not pictured) were recognized for 15 years of volunteer service.
David Warlick, Eamon Brazunas and Catherine Stead (not pictured) were recognized for 15 years of volunteer service.
 
Tom Hardon, Tyler Burke and Chas Carlson (not pictured) were recognized as the 'Top 3' EMS call responders.
Tom Hardon, Tyler Burke and Chas Carlson (not pictured) were recognized as the 'Top 3' EMS call responders.
Evan Brazunas, Tom Hardon and Joshua Lichman were recognized as the 'Top 3' fire call responders.
Evan Brazunas, Tom Hardon and Joshua Lichman were recognized as the 'Top 3' fire call responders.
 
Joshua Lichman was selected as the Firefighter of the Year by the active membership, while Evan Brazunas was honored with the Temple K. Gregg Memorial Service Award for exceptional service and dedication to the mission of the fire company.
Joshua Lichman was selected as the Firefighter of the Year by the active membership, while Evan Brazunas was honored with the Temple K. Gregg Memorial Service Award for exceptional service and dedication to the mission of the fire company.
Jill Weigel was recognized for 5 years of volunteer service. In addition, Evan Brazunas, David Shank, Gordon Rahr and Thomas Spurlock were also recognized.
Jill Weigel was recognized for 5 years of volunteer service. In addition, Evan Brazunas, David Shank, Gordon Rahr and Thomas Spurlock were also recognized.
 
Volunteer Justin Fregeau was recognized for completing the EMT course that involved 200 hours of classroom and practical training.
Volunteer Justin Fregeau was recognized for completing the EMT course that involved 200 hours of classroom and practical training.
Michael Ford, Jr. was honored for successful completion of the Paramedic program that encompassed over 2,000 hours of classroom and practical training. Michael is a full-time employee with Narberth Ambulance in Lower Merion Twp. and has been a volunteer with Berwyn for over 5 years.
Michael Ford, Jr. was honored for successful completion of the Paramedic program that encompassed over 2,000 hours of classroom and practical training. Michael is a full-time employee with Narberth Ambulance in Lower Merion Twp. and has been a volunteer with Berwyn for over 5 years.
 
Longtime volunteer EMT Scottie Williams was recognized for her efforts in delivering a baby in the Chesterbrook section of Tredyffrin Twp. this past February. See story at http://te.patch.com/articles/berwyn-medics-deliver-baby-girl-brooklyn.
Longtime volunteer EMT Scottie Williams was recognized for her efforts in delivering a baby in the Chesterbrook section of Tredyffrin Twp. this past February. See story at http://te.patch.com/articles/berwyn-medics-deliver-baby-girl-brooklyn.