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BLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the Bloomington Fire Department hosted its 2023 Awards Ceremony in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
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The Bloomington Fire Department was founded on February 17, 1900. So, this date is an essential date for the department. History and tradition are significant to the Bloomington Fire Department.
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Interim Chief Roger Kerr II hosted the event. The BFD Local 586 Auxiliary provided excellent refreshments.
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Thanks, Mayor Kerry Thomson, for attending and speaking to the visitors.
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Please join the Bloomington Fire Department in celebrating the 2023 Award recipients.
Veteran Service Bar:
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- Matt Brinegar
- Steve Carmichael
- Dan Emerick
- Billy Fleetwood
- Kane King
- JD Scott
- Coy Timbrook
- Brent Thompson
- Neville Vaughan
- Jayme Washel
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Exceptional Duty:
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- Trisha Rademachir
Administrative Citation:
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- Joe Radanovich
- Commendation Citation:
- Russ Anderson
- Logan Jackson
- Wesley Martin
- Nolan Rogers
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Lifesaving Award–EMS:
- Daren Combs
- Kayla Hammel
- John Hayes
- Maddie Swaim
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Lifesaving Award–Fire/Rescue:
- Logan Deck
- Caleb Lobosky
- Bobby McWhorter
- Stacey Mitchell
- Robert Morgan
- Gabe Morran
- Nolan Rogers
- Kody Waggoner
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The Robert “Bob” Loviscek Service Award:
- Kane King
Mark Webb Fire Officer of the Year Award:
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- Russ Anderson (nominee)
- Daren Combs (nominee)
- Travis Drescher (nominee)
- John Hayes (nominee)
- Kenny Hinkle (recipient)
Bernard Glover Firefighter of the Year Award:
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- Shaun Huttenlocker (recipient)
- Kayla Hammel (nominee)
- Nolan Rogers (nominee)
- Maddie Swaim (nominee)