2023 Polk Fire Awards Banquet
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On March 4th, 2023, Polk County Fire District No.1 personnel were recognized and honored for their efforts in 2022, at the Independence Elks Lodge. Polk 1 Fire Fighters Association President, Marie Hardwick, facilitated the event. The following individuals were recognized.
Promotions to Engineer: Bo Camero and Travis Emerling
Promotions to Lieutenant: Brian Burchfield, Adam Chinnock and Brady Walters
5 Years of Service: FF Jose Chavez, Eng. Bo Camero, Eng. Travis Emerling, and Lt. Adam Chinnock
10 Years of Service: Physician Advisor Dr. Rebecca Lucas
15 Years of Service: Eng. James Mellein
25 Years of Service: Chaplain Bob McMillian, Lt. Ezra Hardwick and DC Neal Olson
30 Years of Service: Capt. Jason Johnson
Resident Volunteer of the Year - FF/Paramedic Rebekah Farrell
Rookie of the Year - FF Garrett Hardwick
Support Member of the Year - Chaplian Freddy Moran
Chiefs Award - DC Neal Olson
Instructor of the Year - Eng/Paramedic Austin Champ
Employee of the Year - Lukas Martin
Officer of the Year- Lukas Martin
Medic of the Year - FF/EMT Jeff Joles
Firefighter of the Year - Adam Chinnock