Wilson Presents Congressional Fire Services Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2006

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Wilson Presents Congressional Fire Services Awards

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) today presented Congressional Fire Services Institute Certificates to twenty-four outstanding emergency service personnel at the Columbia Fire Department.

“Our first responders and emergency service personnel put their lives at risk everyday for their fellow men. These individuals should be commended for their dedication to their jobs, their families, and their communities.

“Columbia is well-served by these twenty-four men and the knowledge and experience they bring to the department here,” Wilson stated.

Engineer Timothy D. Allen, Chief of Training William A. Axson, Captain Frank E. Baughman, Engineer Charles K. Boone, Captain Thomas C. Brown, Captain Ronald F. Davis, Jr., Senior Firefighter Michael A. DeNicola, Captain Arnold P. Dowey, Senior Firefighter Steven Fields, Captain Mark O. George, Engineer Ken A. Gypin, Battalion Chief James E. Helms, Jr., Engineer Robert C. Joyner, Senior Firefighter Matthew K. Lam, Senior Firefighter Adam B. Lostetter, Firefighter Chad E. Peebles, Captain Robert C. Rabon, Captain Brian K. Raines, Engineer James A. Smith, Captain Brannon K. Taylor, Engineer Philip L. Thompson, Engineer William P. Truesdale, Jr., Engineer Stephen R. Turner, and Senior Firefighter Bryan E. Wingard each received a Congressional Fire Services award.

The Congressional Fire Services Institute's Certificate Program is an opportunity to recognize members of the fire and emergency services and fire departments for performing services to their community. Certificates can be requested for community service, heroism, length of service, and in memorial.

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