Waxhaw's Fire Department Captains and Chiefs. (LtR)Captain Vince Wolfe, Captain Ron McGarvey, Assistant Chief Hans Speck, Assistant Chief Bill Davis, Fire Chief Greg Sharpe, Captain Brian Bortny, Captain Chris Jansen, Captain Mike Franz, and Captain Marcus Lee
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Waxhaw’s Fire Department’s 2018 EMT of the Year was Hannah Speck. Pictured with Captain Marcus Lee.2018 Waxhaw Fire Department Lifesaving Award Winners: Assistant Chief Hans Speck, FF John Tillett, Captain Ron McGarvey, FF Scott Murphy, Captain Marcus Lee, Captain Mike Franz, and FF Pete Skrobot.
On Tuesday, October 9th, 2018, the Waxhaw Fire Department gathered to honor their own with an annual award ceremony. Led by Fire Chief Greg Sharpe, Service Awards, Lifesaving Awards, and the Chief’s Medals (awarded for service during Hurricane Florence) were presented to the Fire Fighters and EMT’s who exhibited exceptional service this year. Here are all of the award recipients:
Service Awards: 5 Years of Service: Captain Brian Bortny and FF Mark Emerman; 10 Years of Service: Captain Vince Wolfe; 15 Years of Service: Captain Mike Franz; Life Membership: FF/President Ed Bunge, FF Rob Fitzgerald, FF Matt Westover, FF Ronnie Sturgeon.
Lifesaving Awards: Captain Brian Bortny, Captain Marcus Lee (2), FF Nick Bacheldor, FF Pete Skrobot, Assistant Chief Hans Speck, FF John Tillett, Captain Ron McGarvey, FF Scott Murphy.
Chief’s Medal – Awarded for service during Hurricane Florence: Assistant Chief Hans Speck, Captain Brian Bortny, Captain Chris Jansen, Captain Mike Franz, Captain Ron McGarvey, Captain Vince Wolfe, FF/President Ed Bunge, FF Anthony Bortny, FF Jalen Benjamin, FF John Tillett, FF Karen Greene, FF Nick Bacheldor, FF Scott Murphy, FF Wally Love Sr., FF Candidate Joshua Rhodes, Junior FF Christian Kiley.
Waxhaw’s Fire Department Captains and Chiefs. (LtR)Captain Vince Wolfe, Captain Ron McGarvey, Assistant Chief Hans Speck, Assistant Chief Bill Davis, Fire Chief Greg Sharpe, Captain Brian Bortny, Captain Chris Jansen, Captain Mike Franz, and Captain Marcus LeeFire Fighter Karen Greene recieves a Chief’s Medal for service during Huricane Florence during 2018 Waxhaw’s Fire Department’s Award Ceremony.Captain Chris Jansen recieves a Chief’s Medal for service during Huricane Florence during the 2018 Waxhaw’s Fire Department’s Award Ceremony.Fire Fighter John Tillett recieves a Chief’s Medal for service during Huricane Florence during the 2018 Waxhaw’s Fire Department’s Award Ceremony.Captain Marcus Lee received 2 Life Saving Awards during 2018’s Waxhaw’s Fire Department’s Award Ceremony.Assistant Chief Hans Speck recieved a Chief’s Medal and a Life Saving Award at 2018’s Waxhaw’s Fire Department’s Award Ceremony.
2018 Waxhaw Fire Department’s Chief’s Medal awarded for service during Hurricane Florence. Front Row: FF Scott Murphy and FF Karen Greene. Back Row: Assistant Chief Hans Speck, FF John Tillett, Captain Ron McGarvey,Captain Vince Wolfe, Captain Brian Bortny, Captain Mike Franz, Captain Chris Jansen, and President of the Board Ed Bunge
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