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2011 Christmas Party and Awards Ceremony
On Saturday, December 10th, the Woodleaf Fire Department held its annual Christmas Party and Awards
Ceremony. About 35 current and retired firefighters and their spouses joined together at the New Fire Station for
a meal, awards recognition and gifts. The meal was served by Susie Saine Catering. Several firefighters were
recognized for achievements for the year. Each of them received a pin indicating their level of training or Years
of Service. Lieutenant Stephen Allred was recognized for 15 years of service and Captain Bubba Gregory was
recognized for 25 years of service. Annually individuals are nominated by the officer staff for Fire Fighter of the
Year and Medical Responder of the Year. The late Charles Goodman was awarded a plaque for firefighter of the
year. He was chosen by officers for the award based on his dedication to the department and his fellow
firefighters during the years of his service. Charles attended many training hours and emergency calls as well
being a part of almost all of the community involvement activities of the fire department. Charles' family received
the award on his behalf. Charles joined the Heavenly Fire Department this past fall. Firefighter Tonya Taylor was
awarded a plaque for Medical Responder of the Year. Tonya was chosen by the officers for the award based on
her dedication to the department and her fellow firefighters as well. She had completed her NC Medical
Responder training this year as well and logged many hours of fire training and emergency calls. Members of the
officer staff are nominated by the fire fighters for Officer of the Year. Captain Lonnie Owens was recognized for
his outstanding dedication to the department and received a plaque. Lonnie's roles as Captain are to oversee the
Reporting and Record keeping of events in the fire department. In 2011, Lonnie also had a large role in helping
with the completion of the new building. He also serves on the Board of Directors. The evening ended with door
Prizes and small gifts and fellowship.
267 Calls for Service in 2011 105 EMS Assignments 70 Mutual Aid Calls 10 Structure Fires 20 Fire Alarms 21 Traffic Accidents 6 Vehicle Fires 1 Haz-Mat Assignment 10 Brush/Grass Fires 24 Service Assignments |
| American Red Cross Blood Drive is Sunday March 4th from 1p till 4p at the Fire Department. Contact Tim Moore for further details. |