Fishers Fire Department 2023 Awards
Provided by the City of Fishers
Fishers Department of Fire and Emergency Services is pleased to announce the award recipients, from the 2023 Awards Ceremony held February 17, 2024, hosted by Heartland Church in Fishers. This annual ceremony honors the men and women of the department for their bravery, dedication, and outstanding service as firefighters, EMS, community risk reduction, and support staff.
Community Risk Reduction Specialist Ashley Heckly emceed the afternoon event with Fishers City Councilor Cecilia Coble presenting the “Oath of Office” to recently promoted officers, and department Chaplain Gary Stump offering Invocation and Benediction. Our own Honor Guard presented colors, supported by the music of the Indianapolis Public Safety Pipes and Drums.
The following were our recognized award recipients:
Chiefs Medal:
Captain Neil Sullivan
FF Ron Stolz
Roy Holland Officer of the Year:
Lt Danny Ebbert
Firefighter of the Year:
FF Kevin Brolsma
Rookie of the Year:
FF Chris Jessee
Jeannie Clark EMS Provider of the Year:
FF/Paramedic Joe Goad
Recent Promotions and Badge Pinning:
Battalion Chief Michael Zajdel
Battalion Chief Adam Lee
Battalion Chief Hugo Wans
Lieutenant Chad Mohr
Lieutenant John Hinton
Retirees:
FF Travis Sichting
EMS Division Chief Steve Davison
Lt. David Gillespie
FF William Crew
20 Year Service Award:
Lt. Marty Devine
Lt. Leann Foster
FF Seth Johnson
Captain Todd Rielage
Fishers Fire Foundation Scholarship Award:
Annelise Hiner
McKinley Underhill
Newly Certified Paramedics:
Thomas Ford
Kurt Globerger
Andrew Thomas
Quinton Camp
Civilian of the Year:
James Knowles from the Fishers Department of Public Works
Public Service Award:
Lt. William Ortiz
Safety and Training Award:
FF Greg Morlen
FF Matt Rambo
Pear Leadership Commendation:
A Shift FF Seth Johnson
B Shift FF Matt Rambo
C Shift FF Michael Schroll
Meritorious Unit Commendation:
#1 C Shift Engine 394, Medic 394, EDO 309
#2 B Shift Engine 393, Ladder 393, Medic 391, Medic 394, Safety 309, Battalion 309, Tac 391, EDO 309
#3 B Shift Engine 392, Ladder 392, Medic 394
