Over 1300 Years of Service
The Cole County Fire Protection District recently held its 2024 annual service awards banquet. The annual event shows appreciation to the firefighters for their years of service and dedication to the district.
There is another aspect that really stands out with the 2024 service awards. The District recognized 7 firefighters who have given 185 combined years of service at the end of 2024. The combined years of service of district personnel are over 1300 years. This in itself shows the commitment to the district by its personnel in the aspects of training, call response and the rewards of helping others in their time of need.
The following firefighters were recognized for years of service in 2024.
10 years of Service
Mac Kennedy, Zack Rustemeyer
20 years of Service
Blake Bopp
25 years of Service
Jason Hammann
30 years of Service
Scott Kempeter
35 years of Service
Rich Gordon
55 years of Service
Gary Smith
Fire Fighter of the Year
Luke Braun
Officer of the Year
Alan Braun
Special Recognition Award
Tim Kennedy
Outstanding Community Service Award
Diana Rutledge
The District is always looking for men and women who would proudly serve the community. Firefighting is a very rewarding experience helping those in need, whether educating children on fire safety, extricating people from vehicle accidents or extinguishing fires. If you are interested please contact the District office at 573-634-9011.
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