December  7, 2003  Christmas Party held at Station 9 with awards
following the dinner. Awards as given by Membership and Administration.
The Annual Firefighter of the Year Award was presented to every member
of the department fortheir hard work and dedication in 2003.

Fire Runs for the year of 2003 from left to right.
1st place Jerome Rector, 2nd place Josh Stewart, 3rd place Bob Fipps
pictured with Deputy Chief Tim Deckard

The department honored Lt. Mike Litz for his 30 years of dedication and 
service to the Fire Department.
From left to right Chief Robert Johnson, Lt. Mike Litz, Asst. Chief Charlie Belden,
and Deputy Chief Tim Deckard.

Five new Line Officers were appointed as Sergeants at the party.
From left to right, Rob Pursell, Ryan Fipps, Marie Shipley,
Jim Shaw, and Ronnie Vandeventer.