2017 Awards Ceremony and Christmas Celebration
 
By Department Chief Mike Cameron
December 16, 2017
 

On Friday night Cypress Pointe Fire/Rescue held their annual Awards Ceremony and Christmas Celebration. This event not only included members and their spouses but also included the Board of Directors, retired members, special guest and a meal was served by Pik n Pig.

Length of Service Awards were given to the following members:

Less than 5 Years:
Nick Campbell
A.J. Holmes
John Macomber
Bradley Maness
Owen Price
David Velazquez

5 Years Service
Chris Gregory
Holden Hall
Trent Van Boskerck

15 Years of Service
Larry Cummings

20 Years of Service
Captain M.J. Meltzer

2017 Volunteer of the Year:
Captain Lindsay Wilson

2017 Employee of the Year:
Firefighter Matt Davis

2017 Officer of the Year
Deputy Chief Jonathan Richardson

The following members were recognized for achieving Training Certifications in 2017:
Emergency Vehicle Driver:
Captain Lindsay Wilson
Firefighter Marco Mondragon
Firefighter Chris Gregory
Firefighter Stephen Gore

Firefighter Certification
Firefighter Holden Hall

Fire Officer I
Firefighter Anthony Greene

Rescue Officer
Firefighter Reid Lambert

Fire Instructor Level II
Firefighter Chris Phillips
Firefighter Matt Davis
Firefighter Paul Christopher
Lieutenant Bryan Atkins

Hazardous Materials Instructor
Firefighter Anthony Greene

Driver/Operator - Aerial
Firefighter Stephen Gore
Firefighter Matt Black

Technical Rescuer - Ropes
Firefighter Stephen Gore
Firefighter Rudy Allgood

Technical Rescuer - Vehicle
Firefighter Matt Black

Technical Rescuer - Trench Rescue
Firefighter David Velazquez
Firefighter Ken Skipper
Firefighter Stephen Russell

Technical Rescuer - Water Rescue
Assistant Chief Rusty Stewart
Captain Adam Ferguson
Captain Travis Matthews
Lieutenant - Bryan Atkins
Firefighter Chris Phillips
Firefighter Reid Lambert
Firefighter Matt Davis
Firefighter Matt Black

Fire & Life Safety Educator I, II and III
Captain Ken Holder

Life Save Award was presented to the following members for a CPR Save:
Deputy Chief Jonathan Richardson
Captain Lindsay Wilson
Firefighter Tim Dziok
Firefighter Stephen Gore
Firefighter Chris Gregory
Firefighter Austin Hubbard
Firefighter Chris Umland

Each member and guest received a small gift from the fire department for their dedication, support and service to the community.
The evening was completed with a video presentation of the "Year in Review" from 2017.
 
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Crains Creek Middle School BETA Club Members worked as servers and support staff for the event and they included: Karleigh Taylor, Rebecca Cameron, Jordan Carr, Lillian Jolly and Phoebe Welton.
Crains Creek Middle School BETA Club Members worked as servers and support staff for the event and they included: Karleigh Taylor, Rebecca Cameron, Jordan Carr, Lillian Jolly and Phoebe Welton.
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Chief Mike Cameron opening comments and welcoming all of the attendees.
Chief Mike Cameron opening comments and welcoming all of the attendees.
Board of Directors President David Cummings with opening comments and prayer.
Board of Directors President David Cummings with opening comments and prayer.
 
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Deputy Chief Richardson recognizing members that received certification during 2017.
Deputy Chief Richardson recognizing members that received certification during 2017.
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Deputy Chief Collins congratulating the Volunteer of the Year Captain Lindsay Wilson.
Deputy Chief Collins congratulating the Volunteer of the Year Captain Lindsay Wilson.
 
Chief Cameron congratulating Captain Wilson.
Chief Cameron congratulating Captain Wilson.
Employee of the Year Matt Davis being Congratulated by Chief Cameron.
Employee of the Year Matt Davis being Congratulated by Chief Cameron.
 
Officer of the Year, Deputy Chief Jonathan Richardson being congratulated by Chief Cameron.
Officer of the Year, Deputy Chief Jonathan Richardson being congratulated by Chief Cameron.
Life Save Award being presented to Deputy Chief Jonathan Richardson, Captain Lindsay Wilson and Firefighters Tim Dziok, Stephen Gore, Chris Gregory, Austin Hubbard and Chris Umland for a CPR Life Save.
Life Save Award being presented to Deputy Chief Jonathan Richardson, Captain Lindsay Wilson and Firefighters Tim Dziok, Stephen Gore, Chris Gregory, Austin Hubbard and Chris Umland for a CPR Life Save.
 
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Service award for less than 5 Years Service: Nick Campbell, A.J. Holmes and Owen Price.
Service award for less than 5 Years Service: Nick Campbell, A.J. Holmes and Owen Price.
 
5 Years of Service Chris Gregory being congratulated by Chief Blue.
5 Years of Service Chris Gregory being congratulated by Chief Blue.
15 Years of Service went to Larry Cummings also being congratulated by Deputy Chief Blue.
15 Years of Service went to Larry Cummings also being congratulated by Deputy Chief Blue.
 
Captain M.J. Meltzer received recognition for 20 Years of Service.
Captain M.J. Meltzer received recognition for 20 Years of Service.
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