Fishers Department of Fire and Emergency Services has announced the award recipients from the 2023 Awards Ceremony held on Feb. 17 at Heartland Church in Fishers.
This annual ceremony honors the men and women of the department for their bravery, dedication, and outstanding service as firefighters, EMS, community risk reduction, and support staff.
Community Risk Reduction Specialist Ashley Heckly emceed the afternoon event with Fishers City Councilor Cecilia Coble presenting the Oath of Office to recently promoted officers, and department Chaplain Gary Stump offering Invocation and Benediction. The department’s Honor Guard presented colors, supported by the music of the Indianapolis Public Safety Pipes and Drums.
Chief Orusa and FF Ron Stolz, who was given the Chief’s Award. (Photo provided by Fishers Department of Fire & Emergency Services)
Chief’s Medal
- Captain Neil Sullivan
- FF Ron Stolz
Roy Holland Officer of the Year
- Danny Ebbert
Firefighter of the Year
- FF Kevin Brolsma
Battalion Chief Michael Zajdel and FF Chris Jessee, who was named Rookie of the Year. (Photo provided by Fishers Department of Fire & Emergency Services)
Rookie of the Year
- FF Chris Jessee
Jeannie Clark EMS Provider of the Year
- FF/Paramedic Joe Goad
EMS Captain Steve Delwey and FF Medic Joe Goad, who received the Jeannie Clark EMS Provider of the Year Award. (Photo provided by Fishers Department of Fire & Emergency Services)
Recent Promotions and Badge Pinning
- Battalion Chief Michael Zajdel
- Battalion Chief Adam Lee
- Battalion Chief Hugo Wans
- Chad Mohr
- John Hinton
Retirees
- FF Travis Sichting
- EMS Division Chief Steve Davison
- David Gillespie
- FF William Crew
20 Year Service Award
- Marty Devine
- Leann Foster
- FF Seth Johnson
- Captain Todd Rielage
Fishers Fire Foundation Scholarship Award
- Annelise Hiner
- McKinley Underhill
Newly Certified Paramedics
- Thomas Ford
- Kurt Globerger
- Andrew Thomas
- Quinton Camp
Civilian of the Year
- James Knowles from the Fishers Department of Public Works
Public Service Award
- William Ortiz
Safety and Training Award
- FF Greg Morlen
- FF Matt Rambo
Pear Leadership Commendation
- A Shift: FF Seth Johnson
- B Shift: FF Matt Rambo
- C Shift: FF Michael Schroll
Meritorious Unit Commendation
- #1: C Shift, Engine 394, Medic 394, EDO 309
- #2: B Shift, Engine 393, Ladder 393, Medic 391, Medic 394, Safety 309, Battalion 309, Tac 391, EDO 309
- #3: B Shift, Engine 392, Ladder 392, Medic 394
The presentation was livestreamed at heartlandchurch.com/live, and you can rewatch the ceremony at that link.