Local firefighters honoured for their service

Local firefighters Jim Blake, Greg Byman, Louie Fuscaldo, Martin Greenwood and Dustin Williams have all received awards from three levels of government .

Mayor David Raven was on hand at the department’s fall dinner meeting on Sept. 22to present most of the plaques, framed certificates and medals to each of them.

He, Volunteer Executive President Blair Muldoon and Fire Chief Rob Girard all offered words of wisdom, shared some stories and congratulated each of them for their achievements.

“We as a department are extremely proud of the honored firefighters for their hard-earned accomplishments over the many years of service,” Girard said. “It certainly is a goal and benchmark we all can to aspire to.”

Here are photos of the firefighters receiving their awards from Mayor David Raven:

Firefighter Jim Blake receives an exemplary long-service award and medal from Mayor David Raven on behalf of the federal government for 20 years service as Volunteer Executive President Blair Muldoon and Fire Chief Rob Girard look on. Photo courtesy of the Revelstoke Fire Department
Firefighter Greg Byman receives a long-service award and medal from Mayor David Raven on behalf of the provincial government for 25 years service as Volunteer Executive President Blair Muldoon and Fire Chief Rob Girard look on. Photo courtesy of the Revelstoke Fire Department
Firefighter Louie Fuscaldo receives an exemplary long service award and medal from Mayor David Raven on behalf of the federal government for 20 years service as Volunteer Executive President Blair Muldoon and Fire Chief Rob Girard look on. Photo courtesy of the Revelstoke Fire Department
Retired firefighter Martin Greenwood receives a gift certificate and 17 year plaque from Mayor David Raven on behalf of the City of Revelstoke as Volunteer Executive President Blair Muldoon and Fire Chief Rob Girard look on. Photo courtesy of the Revelstoke Fire Department
Retired firefighter Dustin Williams receives a gift certificate and an eight-year plaque from Fire Chief Rob Girard on behalf of the City of Revelstoke. Photo courtesy of the Revelstoke Fire Department