On Saturday, November 4, 2017 hosted their annual awards dinner to recognize the accomplishments of individuals of the fire company as well as celebrating another year of volunteer service to KPVFC.
The event was hosted by KPVFC in their banquet hall. The event was catered by Adele’s Creative Catering with music provided by Showtime DJ’s and centerpieces by Stacey Ballard Floral Design.
Congratulations to this year’s award recipients as well as all our dedication, support and hard work by our volunteers!
Fire Police Award recipient Bill Vanderslice
Rookie Of the Year recipient Ali Rothrock
Attendance Award recipients Mike Kiczula, Joe Lunger and Dennis Nunan
Fire Prevention/Education Award recipient Nick Biscotti
Business Supporter of the Year: KOP Rotary Club
(accepted by Past Rotary Club Presidents Carl Pinto and Kevin Katarynick)
Scholarship recipient Andrew Gray
Training Award recipients Chris Montero, Darryl Bacchi and Brian Butler (not pictured)
Chief Engineer’s Award recipient – The apparatus committee
Mark Forster, Gary Touchton, Vince DiSanto, Matt Keszczyk, Robbie Griffith, Anthony Molchany & Matt Gallagher
The committee was responsible for the design and purchase of our new pumper/engine. The new engine has received accolades for its simplistic design that meets the current needs of the fire service in Upper Merion Twp. It also came in under budget.
President’s Award recipient Bob Ruszinski
Fire Chief’s Award recipient Darryl Bacchi
Firefighter of the Year recipient Chris Montero
Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Bob Smull
Unit Citation: The following members were recognized for their team effort in saving a life at the I-Fly Outdoor Parachuting facility on July 29th: Reza Armaghan, Nick Biscotti, Bob Smull, Alex Tornetta, Chris Montero, Andrew Gray, Michael Massaad, Joe Lunger and Dennis Nunan