Saturday, March 29th the Fire Company had its very first "Awards Program" at the Fire Station. The program, separated for the first time from the annual banquet, provided a time for members to receive recognition for their past years service to the fire company and the community. Members were encouraged to wear their Class A or highest Class uniform they had. The following awards were announced:

Firefighter of the Year - Hannah Jacob

Junior Firefighter of the Year - Callie Yohn

Most Improved Firefighter for 2024 - Joden Yohn

Most Hours in Training
#1 - Jakob Desrosiers
#2 - Hannah Jacob
#3 - Joden Yohn

Most Hours "On Station"
#1 - Shawn Rupp
#2 - Joey Perales
#3 - Aiden Goodman

Years of Service Awards
55 Years - Jim Gutshall
50 Years - Ted Adams
- Danny Myers
40 Years - Curt Hall
35 Years - Sandi Wyland
- Darryl Sprague
30 Years - Faye Hall
- Dianne Wyland
25 Years - Heathe Robbins
15 Years - Alex Hall
10 Years - Bailey Horning
- Terrin Brammer
- Kelsey Hall
5 Years - Frank Egresitz
- Curt Heckler

Top 10 Firefighter Responders
#1 - Bailey Seeger
#2 - Sam Sheets
#3 - Bradyn Zeiders
#4 - Hannah Jacob
#5 - Jakob Desrosiers
#6 - Shawn Rupp
#7 - Caleb Oka
#8 - Josh Appleby
#9 - Josh Sprague
#10 - Shelby Davis

Top 3 Fire Police Responders
#1 - Bill Wyland
#2 - Heather Moore
#3 - Ted Adams

Top 3 Junior Responders
#1 - Joey Perales
#2 - Aiden Goodman
#3 - Katelyn Raudabaugh

40 Responding Members attended the program in Uniform, along with family members, and in typical New Kingstown fashion was interrupted by a fire call. Members returned and were able to get a group picture afterwards.

Thanks to Wegmans for the donation towards the meal held after the ceremony in the social hall.