Seneca Fire held their annual “Installation of Officers” dinner to acknowledge the department for 2021, on delay due to the pandemic. A special dedication of the T-Rex 6 Ladder truck was held in the name of Steve “Sauce” Schindler for his 23 years of service at the time of his passing. President Matthew Pagels gave the closing remarks after the awards ceremony. The night ended with fireworks! Ja:goh to all elected officials and award recipients.
Top 10 responders: Presley Redeye, Tim Maude, Sonny Wheeler, Duane Carry Mocassin, Michele Redeye, John Maybee, William John IV, Sean Stahlman, Shawn John and Patrice John.
Years of Service: 30 years – Leigh Snow & Jennie Maybee. 25 years – Charles Law & Ron Logan. 20 years (life status)- Millie Fox & Michael Jimerson. 15 years – Lisa M. Longboat & Presley M.C. Redeye. 10 years – Shannon Jackson, Michele Redeye & Faron Johns.
Chiefs Special Recognition: Mike General, Earl Hill & Matt Pagels.
Michael C. Redeye – Fireman of the Year: Sean Stahlman.
Rookie of the Year: Shawn John.
Above and Beyond: Geneva Locke.
William Warrior: Keith Ayers.
Remembrance Wall – Fire members: Barbara “Bobbie” Huff, Joyce Nephew, Dennis Lay, Steve Schindler.
Auxiliary members: Kim Pagels, Kate Swantek & Robin Cook.
Nya:wëh to all surrounding Fire Departments who attended, to all supporters and donations that make this annual event happen.
