Three recognized for service at fire department

The Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards dinner at the fire station Saturday night.

Charles Pope was recognized as "Rookie of the Year." Mike Day was named "Firefighter of the Year," receiving the "Terry Sieker Award."

Danielle Florenzen received the "Robert McGuire Award," as the EMS person of the year.

Brian Walters was recognized for making the most fire calls, and Diane Canady was recognized for making the most ambulance calls and for 25 years as an emergency medical technician.

The Grand Coulee Fire Department made 40 fire calls and 239 ambulance calls through November this year, according to Fire Chief Richard Paris.