IAFF Local 4416

The Fishers Fire Department held its annual Awards Banquet on Saturday, where it recognized the efforts of firefighters in 2009.

Firefighters who were nominated by their peers, and received top recognition for their work and leadership in 2009 were:

Lieutenant Steve Feckete: "Roy Holland" Officer of the Year.

The memorial award is awarded to a Fishers Fire Department Officer for his/her outstanding performance, leadership, moral courage, and his/her acceptance of greater authority and responsibility.

Lieutenant Scott Booster: Member of the Year

Awarded to a member of the Department who has demonstrated outstanding performance of duties and involvement within the Fire Department, or a member who has had a great impact on the Department or community beyond his/her normal routine of duty.

Firefighter/Paramedic Shawn Delaney: EMS Provider of the Year

Awarded to an EMT or Paramedic who has made exceptional contributions through their commitment and dedication to the advancement of the Emergency Medical System within the Fire Department and/or statewide, consistently performs at a high level of patient care skills and professionalism by promoting unity, support and teamwork within the Department and other Fire/EMS agencies as well as colleagues, EMS personnel, and patients.

Firefighter/Paramedic Kelli Jo Gatewood: Rookie of the Year

The Rookie of the Year Medal is presented to a member of the Department who within their first year of service has distinguished themselves in the performance of their duties.

Other Awards:

Unit Commendation:

Engine 94 Crew

Lieutenant Scott Zelhart
Firefighter/Paramedic Kelly Elder
Lieutenant Ed Sorg
Firefighter Jay Updike

Good Conduct Awards:

First Good Conduct Award (4 Years):

Firefighter Rob Demlow
Firefighter Daniel Ebbert
Firefighter Jeff Hague
Firefighter Matt Harvey
Firefighter Josh Mehling
Firefighter Todd Thornton
Firefighter Tony Zentz

Second Good Conduct Award (8 Years):

Firefighter Shawn Delaney
Firefighter Ryan Flora
Office Manager Samantha Gillespie
Firefighter John Heald
Firefighter Duane Matthews
Lieutenant Todd Muth
Firefighter Shannon Phillips
Firefighter Ron Stolz
Firefighter Mike Zajdel

Third Good Conduct Award (12 Years):

Division Chief Chad Abel
Lieutenant Dave Bobo
Battalion Chief Clint Crafton
Barb Hathaway
Lieutenant Eric Mohr
Firefighter Duane Reddick
Captain Pat Settergren
Lieutenant Mark Simison
Firefighter Mike Williams
Lieutenant Scott Zelhart

Fourth Good Conduct Award (16 Years):

Lieutenant Scott Booster
Division Chief Keith Condra
Division Chief Mark Elder
Captain Derek Gable
Deputy Chief Brian Lott
Battalion Chief John Mehling
Division Chief Jerry Nulliner
Lieutenant Greg Smith
Battalion Chief Steve White

Years of Service Awards:

30 years

Division Chief Keith Condra

20 years

Firefighter Craig Bouse
Captain Jeff Lawson
Firefighter Gregg Scheele
Battalion Chief Steve White

10 years

Firefighter Travis Calvert
Firefighter Scott Carr
Lieutenant Brandon Chevillet
Firefighter Bill Crew
Division Chief Steve Davison
Lieutenant Andy Ebbert
Lieutenant Steve Feckete
Lieutenant Brian Reeves
Captain Rob Roler
Firefighter Hugo Wans