Fannin firefighters honored at annual dinner

  • Representatives of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, presented Fannin County Firefighter Bradley Beaver with a Fire Safety Commendation award at the fire department’s annual Christmas banquet Thursday, December 9. Presenting the award were Stephen P. Weaver, center, and Sid Turner. The award honored Beaver, “in recognition of accomplishments or outstanding contributions to protect human life and property by preventing injuries or casualties due to fire.
    Representatives of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution, presented Fannin County Firefighter Bradley Beaver with a Fire Safety Commendation award at the fire department’s annual Christmas banquet Thursday, December 9. Presenting the award were Stephen P. Weaver, center, and Sid Turner. The award honored Beaver, “in recognition of accomplishments or outstanding contributions to protect human life and property by preventing injuries or casualties due to fire.
  • Bill Marsh received the Stanley Henson Volunteer of the Year award.
    Bill Marsh received the Stanley Henson Volunteer of the Year award.
  • Rob Ross received the Lawrence Waters Rescue Award.
    Rob Ross received the Lawrence Waters Rescue Award.
  • The Fannin County Fire Department recognized 13 new firefighters who successfully completed their National Professional Qualification (NPQ) 1 class. From left, seated, Will Reed, Jade Underwood, Kolton Stephens, John Sellers, Daniel Henderson, and Ryan Smith; and, standing, Fire Chief Larry Thomas, Assistant Fire Chief Rob Ross, Training Chief Michael Cornelius, James Edlestein, Mark Snoddy, Michael Schuhle, Gabriel Phillips, Chad Whitaker, Brett Crain, Steven Kirby, and South Battalion Chief Mathew Karry.
    The Fannin County Fire Department recognized 13 new firefighters who successfully completed their National Professional Qualification (NPQ) 1 class. From left, seated, Will Reed, Jade Underwood, Kolton Stephens, John Sellers, Daniel Henderson, and Ryan Smith; and, standing, Fire Chief Larry Thomas, Assistant Fire Chief Rob Ross, Training Chief Michael Cornelius, James Edlestein, Mark Snoddy, Michael Schuhle, Gabriel Phillips, Chad Whitaker, Brett Crain, Steven Kirby, and South Battalion Chief Mathew Karry.
  • Bradley Beaver was honored as Fannin County’s Firefighter of the Year.
    Bradley Beaver was honored as Fannin County’s Firefighter of the Year.

    The presentation of annual awards, recognition of a graduating class of firefighters, and the announcement of several promotions highlighted the annual Fannin County Fire Department Christmas dinner December 9.

    The first award presented, the Stanley Henson Volunteer of the Year Award, went to Bill Marsh. Marsh has over 60 years of firefighting experience and currently serves as captain at Station 13.

    Assistant Fire Chief Rob Ross received the Lawrence Waters Rescue Award and the Firefighter of the Year Award went to Bradley Beaver.

    Fire Chief Larry Thomas recognized 13 new firefighters who graduated from National Professional Qualification (NPQ) 1 class. These volunteers completed over 300 hours of training to earn this certification.

    Several promotions were announced that included:

    •Brad Beaver, captain, Station 1;

    •Josh Golden, captain, Station 3;

    •Steven McCray, lieutenant, Station 2;

    •Jared White, lieutenant, Station 4;

    •Jacob Queen, lieutenant, Station 5;

    •Tony Galloway, lieutenant, Station 6;

    •Justin Turner, lieutenant, Station 9;

    •Tim Grant, lieutenant, Station 10;

    •Andrew McDaris, captain, Station 11;

    •Martin Senterfitt, captain, Station 14;

    •Bradley Beaver, lieutenant, Station 11;

    •Bob Castlen, lieutenant, Station 13; and,

    •John Calvert, lieutenant, Station 14.