Stony Point Fire Department presents awards at annual banquet (Photos)

BY KEVIN IMM

The Stony Point Fire Department held its annual banquet at Station 1 on Ruritan Park Road on Saturday. The event is held to thank all of the firefighters, auxiliary members and junior firefighters who served the department and the community in 2024.

Several members were recognized for outstanding service and dedication to both the department and their community.

The Stony Point Fire Department is always looking for men and women to join the department and help them to continue to serve the community. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the SPVFD at info@stonypointfire.org

PHOTOS

Board President Phillip Starnes thanked Bookkeeper Donna Cockrell for her service to the board and the department.

2024 Medical Responder of the Year was presented to Colby Cockrell (left) by Deputy Chief Chad Cockrell.

2024 Fire Fighter of the Year was presented to Garren Smith (left) by Chief Scotty Abernathy.

2024 Junior Fire Fighter of the Year was presented to Noah Johnson (left) by Chief Scotty Abernathy.

2024 Officer of the Year was presented to Colby Cockrell, Tyler Stafford and Matt Hartsoe. Pictured (from left) are Chief Abernathy, Lieutenant Colby Cockrell, Lieutenant Tyler Stafford and Captain Matt Hartsoe’s wife Heather, who accepted his award.