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Greenwood Fire Department hands out annual awards

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Greenwood Fire Department hands out annual awards

Chief Washel-Paul Cook-Mayor Myers-Courtesy of GFD



GREENWOOD, Ind. – The Greenwood Fire Department (GFD) recently held its annual Awards Banquet at Barn At Bay Horse Inn.

The yearly gathering celebrates and recognizes firefighting personnel and administrative staff who went above and beyond the call of duty in the prior year.

You can view the pictures of all of the winners by going to the Greenwood Fire Department Facebook page.

Below, you will find a recap of some of the awards and winners:

  • 5 Years of Service: Firefighters Jesse Traylor, Dana Ruark, Brandon Bennett, Brian-Michael Hutchinson
  • 10 Years of Service: Firefighter John Mulinaro, Lt. Grant Gilbert
  • 15 Years of Service: Firefighter Ryan Gant
  • 25 Years of Service: Lt. Kent Stephens, Lt. Steven Shinkle, Div. Chief Christopher Harrell, Firefighter Robert Stecher, Asst. Chief Brad Coy
  • 30 Years of Service: Captain Todd Brooks
  • Retiree of the Year: Chuck Hagedon
  • EMT of the Year: Firefighter Brian-Michael Hutchinson
  • Paramedic of the Year: Lieutenant Jacob Harshey
  • Rookie of the Year: Firefighter Cory Fischer
  • Firefighter of the Year: Firefighter John Mulinaro
  • Craig Hall Company Officer of the Year: Lt. Justin Laraway
  • Administrative Officer of the Year: Kim Hamilton
  • Greenwood Fire Foundation Award: Terri Anderson
  • Mayor’s Award: Battalion Chief Paul Cook
  • Chief’s Award: Divison Chief Christopher Harrell
  • Van Valer Service Award: Lt. David Johnson