Hamilton County Professional Fire Fighters Local 4416 and the Noblesville Fire Department together held the 11th annual Awards and Recognition Banquet on March 11. Fire fighters were recognized for acts of courage, bravery, and exemplary performance over the last year.
Local 4416 President Jim Butts welcomed members, guests, and dignitaries in attendance, and Noblesville District Vice President John Huseman served as the event’s master of ceremonies. Indianapolis Fire Department Battalion Chief Patrick Harper served as the guest speaker. Thanks went out to Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Noblesville Public Safety Director Chad Knecht, Noblesville Deputy Mayor Matt Light, and Noblesville City Council members Aaron Smith, Darren Patterson, and Greg O’Connor for attending the awards banquet.
(From left) Local 4416 District Vice President John Huseman, Noblesville Fire Chief Matt Mitchell, Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, and Indianapolis Fire Department Battalion Chief Patrick Harper each addressed banquet attendees. (Photos provided)
Noblesville Fire Chief Matt Mitchell concluded the event by thanking members of the fire department for their hard work, commitment, and dedication to the department’s mission.
“We truly appreciate our relationship with L4416,” Chief Mitchell said. “They do a great job hosting this event where we have the opportunity to show honor to our outstanding members.”
Congratulations to these fire fighters recognized by their peers for outstanding service in 2022:
- Fire Fighter of the year and Excellence in Training: Lars Werner
- Officer of the Year: Luke Turner
- EMS Provider of the Year: Dennis Parker
- Kenneth L. Gilliam Leadership Award: Tanner Howard
- Meritorious Service: Matt Miller, Dennis Parker, Nate Smith, Kevin Livingston, Josh Gates
The 11th annual NFD Awards and Recognition Banquet was sponsored by ProTeam Tactical Performance, Noblesville Common Council, Riverview Health, Hoosier Fire Equipment Inc., Hare Truck Center, and PennCare.
Lt. Matt Miller was recognized for meritorious service on an EMS run in January 2022. (From left) Local 4416 District Vice President John Huseman, Deputy Fire Chief Murry Dixon, Assistant Fire Chief Uriah Eddingfield, Lt. Matt Miller, Fire Chief Matt Mitchell, and Local 4416 President Jim Butts. (Photo provided)
Fire Fighter/EMT Tanner Howard won the Kenneth L. Gilliam Leadership Award. (From left) Local 4416 District Vice President John Huseman, Deputy Fire Chief Murry Dixon, Assistant Fire Chief Uriah Eddingfield, Fire Fighter/EMT Tanner Howard, Fire Chief Matt Mitchell, and Local President 4416 Jim Butts. (Photo provided)
Community Resource Paramedic Dennis Parker was named EMS Provider of the Year. (From left) Local 4416 District Vice President John Huseman, Deputy Fire Chief Murry Dixon, Assistant Fire Chief Uriah Eddingfield, Community Resource Paramedic Dennis Parker, Fire Chief Matt Mitchell, and Local 4416 President Jim Butts. (Photo provided)
Lt. Luke Turner won the Officer of the Year Award. (From left) Local 4416 District Vice President John Huseman, Deputy Fire Chief Murry Dixon, Assistant Fire Chief Uriah Eddingfield, Lt. Luke Turner, Fire Chief Matt Mitchell, and Local 4416 President Jim Butts. (Photo provided)
Fire Fighter/EMT Lars Werner was named Fire Fighter of the Year and won the Excellence in Training Award. (From left) Local 4416 District Vice President John Huseman, Deputy Fire Chief Murry Dixon, Assistant Fire Chief Uriah Eddingfield, Fire Fighter/EMT Lars Werner, Fire Chief Matt Mitchell, and Local 4416 President Jim Butts. (Photo provided)