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Alexander Fire shows off rec hall rennovations, installs officers, presents awards at annual dinner
By Howard Owens,
2024-05-20
Matt Pietrzykowski was named Firefighter of the Year by the Alexander Volunteer Fire Department. Presenting the award were Sean McPhee and Ryan Hinz. Photo by Howard Owens.
Alexander Volunteer Fire Department members were proud to show off their renovated rec hall on Saturday during its 2024 awards and installation dinner.
With freshly painted walls, ceiling and a newly poured epoxy floor, the $50,000 renovation gives the hall a fresher, newer look.
It was also a night to recognize a few of the department's key contributors in 2023, including Firefighter of the Year Matt Pietrzykowski, who responded to a fatal fire in February. He was the firefighter who found the deceased's body and was commended for his career and professionalism in handling the situation.
Jim Burkhardt and Regan McPhee were named EMS Providers of the Year.
Regan McPhee received the Chief's Award.
The newly installed officers are, on the Firematic side:
James Burkhardt, chief
Nathan Fix, deputy chief
Thomas Green, 1st assistant chief
Anthony Johnston, 2nd assistant chief
Matthew Pietrzykowski, 3rd assistant chief
Jenny McPhee, EMS captain
Todd Fleenor, EMS lieutenant
Nicholas Yackeren, truck lieutenant
Lance Scharlau, training captain
Bernie Fix, safety officer
John Meier, parade chairman
Heidi Richmond, parade co-chairman
Administrative officers:
Sean McPhee, president
Thomas Green, vice-president
Amanda Donnelly, recording secretary
Heidi McPhee, financial secretary
Barbara Pietrzykowski, treasurer
Robert Spiers, chaplin
and, trustees Matthew Fernaays, Nathan Fix, Amanda Donnelly, Nicholas Yackeren, Anthony Johnston, Darlene Merle, Matthew Pietrzkowski, and Matthew Grimes.
Jim Burkhardt and Regan McPhee were named EMS Providers of the Year. Presenting the awards were Todd Fleenor and Jenny McPhee. Photo by Howard Owens Regan McPhee received the Chief's Award from Jim Burkhardt. Photo by Howard Owens. Department President Sean McPhee with remarks during the ceremony. Photo by Howard Owens. Installation of officers. Photo by Howard Owens. Honoring members who passed. Photo by Howard Owens. Honoring members who have passed, including former member Sgt. Thomas Sanfrello, with a Stetson on the right, who died in the line of duty on March 10. Photo by Howard Owens.
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