BY KEVIN IMM

On Saturday, January 4, the Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet at Firehouse 1 on Mocksville Highway.

All members were thanked by Chief of the Department Andy Webster for their hard work and commitment to the department and the community throughout 2024. There were several awards given out to members for their exceptional service to their fellow fighters and community, along with years of service awards.

Awards

Certificate of Recognition: North Carolina Emergency Medical Technician and Emergency Medical Responder certification (from left) Captain Brandon Shives, Jackie Estero, Anthony Crisp, Roger LaFlamme, Ashley Myers and Assistant Chief Jonathan Teague. (Not present: Shelby Hill.)

Recognition for most training hours in 2024 was presented to Jackie Estero.

Recognition for the most alarms answered in 2024 was presented to Jen Gada.

2024 Rookie of the Year Award was presented to Jackie Estero.

2024 Fire Fighter of the Year Award was presented to newly promoted Captain John Fletcher.

2024 Medical Responder of the Year Award was presented to Jen Gada.

2024 Officer of the Year Award was presented to Captain Brandon Shives.

Five Years of Service Awards were presented to (from left) Christopher Owen, Barry Bailey, Ryan Franklin, and Lana Moody with Chief Webster. (Not present: Angela Franklin, Tristan Lee and Billy Snider.)

Thirty Years of Service Award was presented to Deputy Chief Thomas Groff.

Forty Years of Service Award was presented to Chief Andy Webster. Pictured (from left) are Deputy Chief Thomas Groff, Paul Webster, Chief Andy Webster and Assistant Chief Jonathan Teagues.

North Carolina Fire Fighter 2 Certifications were presented to (from second to left) Tiffany Bravo, Breanna Gutierrez, Jackie Estero, Chad Cooley with Chief Any Webster (left) and Deputy Chief Thomas Groff (right).

2024 Outstanding Service Award was presented to Kevin Imm.

The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department.