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Annual Inspection Dinner 2014
By Firefighter Mike Harris
April 5, 2014
It comes around once a year; the South Salem Fire District hosts their annual Inspection Dinner for their department members and invited guests. Members spend weeks ahead of time cleaning the apparatus, getting the house in tip top shape, and preparing for the big night. This year was no different, with many hours put in to get that coveted trophy for best truck and to proudly show off the house. It’s also an evening to celebrate the successful year the department has had, as well as recognize members’ achievements and to also remember those the department has lost in the past year. A special part of the evening was when State Assemblyman David Buchwald presented a proclamation recognizing the department's 75 years of service. With invited guests from neighboring departments and organizations, as well as elected officials, the evening was a great night which was well deserved by the members.
The department would like to thank all those for their support throughout the year, as well as those who came to join us for the evening. A special congratulations goes out to the members below who were specifically recognized that evening, and of course to the best truck for 2014.
Life Members: Jack Potz and John Gurtler
Junior Firefighter of the Year: Cody Harris
Firefighter of the Year: Steve Creedon
Inspection Winner: Engine Company 168
L to R; Recently retired Battalion 13 coordinator and Ex-Chief CFFD Gary Weber, SSFD Captains Matt Yorke and Mike DeVito
The youth of the Department posing with their favorite Ex-Chief
After cocktail hour, dinner was served and the awards and recognition commenced
Best Truck 2014: Engine 168. Some of the company pictured L to R; Probationary Firefighter Jack Durkin, Lt. Mike Davison, Jr Member Cody Harris, FF Gabe Frolick, and Probationary Firefighter Stephen Muoio.
Left; Junior Firefighter of the Year, Cody Harris. Right; Firefighter of the year, Steve Creedon