Congratulations to those who were recognized at the inaugural 2011 Division 24 Awards & Graduation Ceremony.
Awards of Merit:
Lisa Alfaro - Oak Forest FD
Tom Slepski - Tinley Park FD
Rick Triemstra - South Holland FD
Esprit de Corps:
Rob Scharnhorst - Riverdale FD
Chief’s Award:
Bob Small & Oak Forest EMA
Individual Citations:
Lee Jones - Orland Dispatch
Kris Kieta – Homewood FD
Lifesaving Medals:
Chris Perry & Carl Pycz – Country Club Hills FD
Medals of Valor:
Brian Carey & Karra Kopas – Homewood FD
Kevin Sears & Jim Shields – Hazel Crest FD
Unit Citations:
Dave DeGraff, Anthony DiNovo, Dan Krediet, Scott Stegenga, Justin Wenk & Al Wynsma – South Holland FD
Years of Service:
20 years – John Cobb & John Swanson – Lynwood, Tim Moss – Oak Forest FD
25 years – George Ewan, Rich Krencjarz, Jerry Kuipers – Thornton FD
30 years – Steve Pycz – Country Club Hills FD
35 years – Rich Eriks – Lynwood FD, Bob Kapusta – Dolton FD, Ronald Struven – Thornton FD
40 years – Tyrone Jarrett, Sr. – Riverdale FD, Thomas Vallow – East Hazel Crest FD
45 years – Wayne Kortum – South Holland FD