During a virtual ceremony this morning, many members of various fire rescue agencies in Broward were honored for their service to the region. These awards showcased the amazing work and dedication that the men and women in our county perform each and every day.
FIRST THERE FIRST CARE AWARDS
Dave Foster Paramedic of the Year:
Paul Phillips – Battalion Chief, Margate
EMT of the Year:
Daniel Mollinedo – Firefighter, Fort Lauderdale
Elizabeth Jordan Educator of the Year:
Carlos Pumariega – Captain, Margate
Ed Murray Public Educator of the Year:
Sheniqua Johnson – Fire Inspector, Lauderhill
Laura Lille – Fire Inspector, Lauderhill
Mike Murphy Innovator of the Year:
Ryan Gentilcore – Captain, Fort Lauderdale
Physician with Outstanding Contribution to EMS
James Roach, MD – Broward County Sherriff Office
The Ralph A Marrinson EMS Lifetime Achievement Award
Michael Farrell, MD
Joe Jones
The Chief Donald DiPetrillo Paramedic Lifetime Achievement Award
Jorge Gonzalez – Assistant Fire Chief, Davie
Gregory Holness – Fire Chief, BSO
Ken Kronheim – Retired Chief BSO
Tory Fatjo – Retired Battalion Chief, BSO
John Jurgle – Retired Fire Chief, Pompano Beach
Private EMS Provider Service Award
Pedro Escobar
Willie Rodriguez
FCABC AWARDS
Fire Crew of the Year
Crew #1:
Joel Moniz – Lieutenant, Lauderhill
Michael Lombardi – Driver Engineer, Lauderhill
Crew #2:
Bill McGrath – Battalion Chief, North Lauderdale
Esnell Morales – Captain, North Lauderdale
Matt Hurt – Lieutenant, North Lauderdale
Napoleon Outlaw – Driver Engineer, North Lauderdale
Johnnie Powell – Firefighter, North Lauderdale
Nick Ruesga – Firefighter, North Lauderdale
Shawn Fleming – Firefighter, North Lauderdale
Firefighter of the Year
Danilo Goyochea – Fire Inspector, BSO Fire
Fire Officer of the Year
Ralph Droz – Captain, Tamarac
Kevin O’Connell – Lieutenant, Coral Springs-Parkland
Chief Officer of the Year
Donald Todd – Fire Chief, Plantation
Christopher Bator – Battalion Chief, Coral Springs-Parkland
PRESIDENTS AWARD
Jeff Levy – Assistant Fire Chief, Lauderhill
IN MEMORIUM RECOGNITIONS
• Donald DiPetrillo – Fire Chief, Seminole Tribe
• Kevin Wilson – Fire Marshal, Margate–Coconut Creek
• Kevin Mehaffey – Driver Engineer, Pembroke Pines
Retired Members – In Memoriam Recognition
Coral Springs-Parkland
• Jerry Gross, Lieutenant
Fort Lauderdale
• James H. Brown
• John “Jack” Cann Jr.
• Donald DiPetrillo
• Charles Knapp
• Herbie Dick Blabon
• Albert W. LeMay
• Dennis Sheehan Sr.
Hollywood
• Dan Fhister, DE
• Art Medows, DE
• Bill Kay, Inspector
• John Shelton, Lieutenant
Last updated on March 3rd, 2022 at 06:57 pm