Fire personnel receive awards

Several people were recognized at the Grand Coulee Volunteer Fire and Ambulance awards banquet last Saturday night, held at the fire station. Pictured from the left, Judah Pope got the award for making the most fire calls, 29 out of 37; Nic Alexander received the Terry Sieker Firefighter of the Year award for his dedication and extra effort; Mara Landrum was honored with the Robert McGuire EMS Person of the Year award for her ambulance service; and Tristan Daniels received the Rookie of the Year as a firefighter. Ryan Fish was recognized for making the most ambulance calls, 194 out of 339. Fire Chief Richard Paris reported that 1,669 times fire and ambulance personnel left whatever they were doing to respond to various calls. The event is held each year to thank fire and ambulance personnel for their service to the community.

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