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10TH Annual Exeter Township Firefighter's Banquet
Saturday, March 12, 2011 - The Exeter Twp. Fire Dept. held the 10th Annual Exeter Township FireFirefighter’s Recognition and Scholarship Banquet at the Reading Country Club in Exeter Township. Approximately 200 people attended the event. This is the second time for the event since the creation of the new Exeter Twp. Fire Department. All members township wide are elligable for the awards.
The event included a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres, a sit down dinner, a slide show presented by Firefighter Jeff Shilling, a raffle, open bar, dancing, and lots of FUN!! Over 40 members of the Exeter Twp. Fire Department attended the event with their family and friends.
Special thanks to the cover companies 7 (Birdsboro - Union), 64 (West Reading), 49 (Amity) for keeping the residents and visitors of our area safe, and allowing our members to let their hair down for an evening.
This years award recipiants are as follows:
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Jr. FF of the Year - Patrick Kirn
Most Active Jr. FF - Patrick Gardner
Fire Officer of the Year - Michael Trievel
Most Active Officer - George Turner
Firefighter of the Year - Tom Walters Sr.
Most Active FF - James Sanchez
Fire Chief's Award - Stephanie Yorks
Business Sponsor of the Year - Fox Rothschild LLP
Meritorious Service Awards:
Toby Bonsall - North 25th Street Fire in Lower Alsace for assisting with placing a ladder to rescue a resident from the roof
Kenny Houck - Wynnwood Apartment Fire in Wyomissing for assisting with placing a ladder to rescue a baby and the father from a 2nd floor balcony
RJ Acevedo received $500 to attend the National Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Competition in Anaheim, CA. This is an EMT program through the Berks Career and Technology Center.
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