15 Dec – The Linden Fireman’s Association celebrated their year end with a Christmas Party held at Westarea Station 20. Family members were greeted by, and children received early gifts from Santa Claus.
The station Line Officers served dinner that was catered by Mission BBQ, and families mingled, “brothers” talked, and kids played.
Annual awards were presented, with “Rookie of the year” going to Fire Fighter Trainee Travis Smith; “Firefighter of the year” going to Josh Ivey; “EMT of the year” going to Lyn Ramey; and “Officer of the year” went to CPT Mike Owen II. These awards were voted on by the general membership of the association, and shows respect from the members to these individuals. Congratulations to all these fine firefighters. The “Chiefs Award”, which is presented to the firefighter that the chiefs believe has done the best for the station, was awarded to LT Jeremy Sturtz.
Linden Fireman’s Association’s general membership is all Firefighters and EMTs from Stations 20 and 25, Linden, NC.
