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- 2016 Meritorious Awards
Each year the Mesquite Fire Department honors its employees through a presentation of awards for superior public service to our citizens. This year 46 individuals were honored for their professional and courageous service. The following individuals were presented with their respective awards on February 15 at the Mesquite City Council meeting.
Paramedic, Fire Officer, and Firefighter of the Year Awards
Paramedic of the Year
Firefighter/Paramedic Ronald Buie
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Firefighter/Paramedic Ronald Buie, and Fire Chief Mark Kerby. For more information about Firefighter/Paramedic Buie and his service to our community, click here.
Firefighter/Paramedic Ronald Buie
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Firefighter/Paramedic Ronald Buie, and Fire Chief Mark Kerby. For more information about Firefighter/Paramedic Buie and his service to our community, click here.
Fire Officer of the Year
Captain Kelly Turner
Captain Kelly Turner
Pictured above is Captain Kelly Turner. (Captain Turner was unable to attend the City Council meeting on February 15 to receive his award in person.) For more information about Captain Turner and his service to our community, click here.
Firefighter of the Year
Firefighter/Paramedic David David
Firefighter/Paramedic David David
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Firefighter/Paramedic David David, and Fire Chief Mark Kerby. For more information about Firefighter/Paramedic David and his service to our community, click here.
Fire Service Recognition Bar
The Fire Service Recognition Bar is given to members of the department who provide service beyond that which is called for in their job description. It is given to members who contribute their time, equipment and/or expertise to better the community, the Fire Department or the Fire Service. This year four Fire Service Recognition Bar awards were given: two awards to individuals, and two awards to separate engine crews.
Recognized were Captain David Shedd; Firefighter/Paramedic David Lester; Engine 2 - Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Matt Haisten, Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Small, and Firefigher/Paramedic Eric Wright; and Engine 6 - Captain Dan Williams, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Travis Edwards, Firefighter/Paramedic Anthony Shrum and Firefighter/Paramedic Jeremy Stroope.
Captain David Shedd
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Captain David Shedd, and Fire Chief Mark Kerby. For more information about Captain Shedd and his service to our community, click here.
Not pictured in this award category is the crew from Engine 6 who were unable to attend the awards presentation. For more information about their service to our community, click here.
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Captain David Shedd, and Fire Chief Mark Kerby. For more information about Captain Shedd and his service to our community, click here.
Not pictured in this award category is the crew from Engine 6 who were unable to attend the awards presentation. For more information about their service to our community, click here.
Firefighter/Paramedic David Lester
Pictured above is Firefighter/Paramedic David Lester. (Lester was unable to attend the City Council meeting on February 15 to receive his award in person.) For more information about his service to our community, click here.
Pictured above is Firefighter/Paramedic David Lester. (Lester was unable to attend the City Council meeting on February 15 to receive his award in person.) For more information about his service to our community, click here.
Engine 2
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Wright, Fire Chief Mark Kerby, and Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Small.(Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Matthew Haisten not pictured.) For more information about the crew of Engine 2 and their service to our community, click here.
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Firefighter/Paramedic Eric Wright, Fire Chief Mark Kerby, and Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Small.(Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Matthew Haisten not pictured.) For more information about the crew of Engine 2 and their service to our community, click here.
Lifesaving Awards
This year six lifesaving awards were presented to 37 firefighters representing 10 companies and five fire stations. Those individuals recognized for their courageous service are listed below along with the dates of the lifesaving events. Links to information about each event are also offered.
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Chad Holmes, Fire Chief Mark Kerby, and Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Jarosz.
Pictured above from left to right: Mayor Stan Pickett, Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Jarosz, Fire Chief Mark Kerby, and Captain Terry Brown.
Pictured above from left to right: Firefighter/Paramedic Alan Pringle, Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Lester, Mayor Stan Pickett, Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Heise, Fire Chief Mark Kerby, Lieutenant/Paramedic Travis Greenman, Firefighter/Paramedic Jesse Kingery, and Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Gary Sherman.
Pictured above from left to right: Firefighter/Paramedic Melvin Tucker, Mayor Stan Pickett, Fire Chief Mark Kerby, and Firefighter/Paramedic Chad Tessem.
January 17, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 2 - Firefighter/Paramedic David Trent, and Firefighter/Paramedic Chad Tessem.
Engine 2 - Lieutenant/Paramedic Michael Kurtz, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Matthew Haisten, and Firefighter/Paramedic Melvin Tucker.
February 15, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 2 - Firefighter/Paramedic Alan Pringle, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Heise.
Engine 2 - Lieutenant/Paramedic Travis Greenman, Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Lester, and Firefighter Joshua Whittle.
Truck 2 - Captain Mark Lacey, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Gary Sherman, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jesse Kingery.
March 5, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 3 - Firefighter/Paramedic Kris Johnson, and Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Jarosz.
Ambulance 5 - Fifefighter/Paramedic Russell Wolf, and Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Serda.
Engine 5 - Captain Gene Zwillenberg, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Chad Holmes, Firefighter/Paramedic Micah Marienfeld, and Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Hall.
March 18, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 1 - Firefighter/Paramedic Blake Turner, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jerry Jedlicka.
Engine 1 - Lieutenant/Paramedic Jonathan Moore, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Vance Lay, and Firefighter/Paramedic Dan Turner.
April 12, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 4 - Firefighter/Paramedic Kasey Vestal, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Dagenais.
Engine 1 - Lieutenant/Paramedic Billy Massey, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Michael Bartis, and Firefighter/Paramedic Madison Lyle.
October 16, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 3 - Firefighter/Paramedic Brad Hurtt, and Firefighter/Paramedic Kris Johnson.
Engine 3 - Captain Terry Brown, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Tommy Green, Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin Daugherty, and Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Jarosz.
Ambulance 2 - Firefighter/Paramedic David Trent, and Firefighter/Paramedic Chad Tessem.
Engine 2 - Lieutenant/Paramedic Michael Kurtz, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Matthew Haisten, and Firefighter/Paramedic Melvin Tucker.
February 15, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 2 - Firefighter/Paramedic Alan Pringle, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jacob Heise.
Engine 2 - Lieutenant/Paramedic Travis Greenman, Firefighter/Paramedic Brian Lester, and Firefighter Joshua Whittle.
Truck 2 - Captain Mark Lacey, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Gary Sherman, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jesse Kingery.
March 5, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 3 - Firefighter/Paramedic Kris Johnson, and Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Jarosz.
Ambulance 5 - Fifefighter/Paramedic Russell Wolf, and Firefighter/Paramedic Bryan Serda.
Engine 5 - Captain Gene Zwillenberg, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Chad Holmes, Firefighter/Paramedic Micah Marienfeld, and Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Hall.
March 18, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 1 - Firefighter/Paramedic Blake Turner, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jerry Jedlicka.
Engine 1 - Lieutenant/Paramedic Jonathan Moore, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Vance Lay, and Firefighter/Paramedic Dan Turner.
April 12, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 4 - Firefighter/Paramedic Kasey Vestal, and Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Dagenais.
Engine 1 - Lieutenant/Paramedic Billy Massey, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Michael Bartis, and Firefighter/Paramedic Madison Lyle.
October 16, 2015 - Click here to read about this lifesaving event.
Ambulance 3 - Firefighter/Paramedic Brad Hurtt, and Firefighter/Paramedic Kris Johnson.
Engine 3 - Captain Terry Brown, Driver-Engineer/Paramedic Tommy Green, Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin Daugherty, and Firefighter/Paramedic Steven Jarosz.