Several firefighters were recognized in Potter County Fire and Rescue’s annual awards this year.
According to a release from Potter County Fire, several firefighters were award honors for tenure and more this year. The awards were given out at Potter County Fire’s annual banquet.
Those honored during this ceremony included:
20 Years of Service- Lt. Kirk Baughman, Dawn Baughman, Asst. Chief George Samples
10 Years of Service- Tyler Perrin, Misty McDonald, Rose Archer, Lt. Kris Archer
5 Years of Service- Julianne Yaws, Joseph Mendoza, Vicky Cothren, Lt. Daniel Blount
3 Years of Service- Richard Zaccardo, Kolton Kendrick
Most Training Attended- Lt. Kris Archer 292 Hours
CPR Lifesaving Awards- Capt. Brandon Colpetzer, Capt. Mike Kendrick, Lt. Kirk Baughman, Bt. Chief Gwen Campbell, Vicky Cothren, Brayden Johnson, Capt. Larry Yaws, Kacey Dowlen
Support Services Volunteer of the Year- Monica Parks
Honorable Mention Lori Stevens
Junior/Explorer Firefighter of the Year- Kolton Kendrick
Rookie Firefighter of the Year- Richard Cox
Honorable mention Devin Wheeler
Firefighter of the Year- Jason Stevens
Honorable Mention Steven Denny
Officer of the Year- Lt. Kris Archer
Honorable Mention Capt. Mike Kendrick
Station of the Year- District 6