TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Terre Haute Fire Department recognized the efforts of multiple members of their organization during their annual recognition and commendation dinner.
Among the awards given out were the Firefighter of the Year and Paramedic of the Year.
Taking home Firefighter of the Year was Terre Haute Fire Captain Jason Kane. Paramedic of the Year went to firefighter Scott Mellenthin.
The event is the 17th annual dinner for the THFD, and was opened by remarks from Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun.
A Union Hospital Trauma Award was given to Jeremy Jones for his actions during a mass casualty incident in December of 2023. Additionally, retired firefighter Richard Gallagher was recognized with the John Feuquay Lifetime Achievement Award. The dinner was sponsored by First Financial Bank.
THFD award and commendation recipients included:
- Honorable Discharge Awards | Lieutenant Phil Vansant, Captain Brad Stott, Firefighter Donald Seprodi, Captain Mike Morrison and Firefighter Gene Knezevich
- 35 Years of Service Awards | Captain Steve Yelich, Captain Jeffrey Clark Sr. and Firefighter Michael Odum
- 30 Years of Service Awards | Firefighter Floyd Hiatt, Captain Bill Berry, and Deputy Fire Marshall Greg Dammann
- 25 Years of Service Awards | Captain Jason Kane, Firefighter Robert Johnson Jr. and Firefighter Troy Shipley
- Paramedic Awards | Jeron Garver, George Dellatorre, Landry Moore, Arlington Hayne, Gus Camp and Joshua Monroe
- Martin Laffey Awards | Captain Darrick Scott, Firefighter Brian Harper and Firefighter Ian Kull
- Honorable Service Award | Firefighter Wesley Key
- Lifesaving Awards |Justin Tallman, Doug Wuestefeld, Trevor Kelsheimer, Kyle Osborne, Jason Kane, Troy Shipley, Matt Likens, Andrew Lumaye, Corey Karr, Wes Key, Charles Kensell, Gary Foust, Brian Harper, Michael Auler, Sam Switzer, Brian Bedford, James Likens, Josh Fulk, Zack Herron, Doug Curry, Elijah Turner, Josh Smith, Jeron Garver, Sam Stranahan, Doug Curry, and Kenny Ladd
- Large EMS Award/Unit Citations | May 1, 2023 at 25th and Ohio; December 20, 2023 at Lafayette and Lee
- Meritorious Award | Bram Sanders
- Valor Award | Firefighter Kyle Osborne
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