BLOOMINGTON – On Saturday, February 17, 2024, the Bloomington Fire Department hosted its 2023 Awards Ceremony in the Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Bloomington Fire Department was founded on February 17, 1900. So, this date is an essential date for the department. History and tradition are significant to the Bloomington Fire Department.
Interim Chief Roger Kerr II hosted the event. The BFD Local 586 Auxiliary provided excellent refreshments.
Thanks, Mayor Kerry Thomson, for attending and speaking to the visitors.
Please join the Bloomington Fire Department in celebrating the 2023 Award recipients.
Veteran Service Bar:
- Matt Brinegar
- Steve Carmichael
- Dan Emerick
- Billy Fleetwood
- Kane King
- JD Scott
- Coy Timbrook
- Brent Thompson
- Neville Vaughan
- Jayme Washel
Exceptional Duty:
- Trisha Rademachir
Administrative Citation:
- Joe Radanovich
- Commendation Citation:
- Russ Anderson
- Logan Jackson
- Wesley Martin
- Nolan Rogers
Lifesaving Award–EMS:
- Daren Combs
- Kayla Hammel
- John Hayes
- Maddie Swaim
Lifesaving Award–Fire/Rescue:
- Logan Deck
- Caleb Lobosky
- Bobby McWhorter
- Stacey Mitchell
- Robert Morgan
- Gabe Morran
- Nolan Rogers
- Kody Waggoner
The Robert “Bob” Loviscek Service Award:
- Kane King
Mark Webb Fire Officer of the Year Award:
- Russ Anderson (nominee)
- Daren Combs (nominee)
- Travis Drescher (nominee)
- John Hayes (nominee)
- Kenny Hinkle (recipient)
Bernard Glover Firefighter of the Year Award:
- Shaun Huttenlocker (recipient)
- Kayla Hammel (nominee)
- Nolan Rogers (nominee)
- Maddie Swaim (nominee)
