Continuing Education David Asbell—Bachelor of Science Dallas Baker—Associate of Science Jorge Cortes—Associate of Science

Hazardous Materials Technician Anthony Hutchinson

Nick Owens

Paramedic Certification Stephen Hesson

Cory Brinson Paul Bruney Jeff Higgins

Andrew Picklo Dylan Gault

Kurt Baumann

Technical Rescue Colby Perryman

Jose Paredes

Honor Roll

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Fire Administration

1025 NE 13th Street

Gainesville, FL 32601

Gainesville

Fire Rescue

March 28, 2019 6:30 pm

Gainesville Regional Utilities

Eastside Operations Center

4747 N Main Street

Our Mission

To protect and serve through community involvement, education, prevention, and

rapid intervention by professionals committed to excellence.

Our Values

Members of Gainesville Fire Rescue will be: Responsible Accountable Professional Innovative Dedicated

to excellent service for the community and each other.

Our Vision

Gainesville Fire Rescue will be recognized as the model of excellence by the

provision of our services.

Awards and Recognition

Meal and Fellowship 0630-0700

Welcome and Call to Attention Presentation of the Colors The Pledge The National Anthem

Opening Comments

Reaccreditation & Special Recognition District Chief David McIntire

Medal of Valor Evan Davis and Rutledge Rogers Medal of Lifesaving Eric Pace and Andy Pearce Unit Citation B-Shift: GFR TW1-E4-Q2-DC1-DC2-ACFR R81

Distinguished Service Medal District Chief Rusty Barrett Driver Operator Jamel Cheesborough

Donald J. King Mentorship Award Lieutenant David Sutton

Medical Director’s Award Danny Williams, TSAII

Employees of the Year Chief Officer—James Lovvorn Company Officer—Mike Tringali Driver Operator—Ed Evans Firefighter—Tyler Seibert EMS Provider—Matt Browder Instructor—Jon Cicio Athlete—Jose Paredes Dispatcher—Bonnie Rhodes Administrative Employee—Artie Chestnut

Meritorious Service Award Leavy Alvarez, Jr.

Meritorious Service Award & Chief’s Award of Excellence Nicholas Cahill-Jennifer Rea-Ofcr. Brooke Shutterly Marie Goltara and Josh Smith

Special Recognition & Service Appreciation Award Deputy Chief JoAnne Rice Don Campbell-David McIntire-Betty Braun-Ace Saulsberry

Service Appreciation Award David Sutton Josh Rodgers-Adam Whitehead Mykul Gaskins Jeff Miller Tiffany Watts-Chestnut Kristine Crothers-Laura Graetz-Samantha Wolfe Kathy Steidley

Community Service Award Devin Chapman-Jon Cicio-Dylan Corris Wes Breeden-Jorge Cortes-Martie Moore-Matt Nolan

Unit Citations C-Shift: GFR E7-Q8-DC2-ACFR E21-R3 C-Shift: GFR Q8

Chief’s Award of Excellence Billy Brideson Brett Thomas-Joe Morris-Eric Clary-Brett Burhenne Brett Thomas-Colby Perryman-Jose Paredes-Patrick Carty

Retirees Assistant Chief Michael D. Cowart District Chief William “Rusty” Barrett District Chief John “Pat” Lewis District Chief Richard Saulsberry Lieutenant Wendy L. Anderson Lieutenant Gary A. Law Driver Operator Julie A. Butterfield Driver Operator Reshard F. Hodges Driver Operator Stephanie Hornbuckle

Promotions District Chief Sean Campbell District Chief Jeff Schuhmacher Lieutenant Alix Thony Lieutenant Wes Breeden Lieutenant Alex Cowart Lieutenant Brett Thomas Lieutenant Jeremy Massicotte Lieutenant Joel Graves Lieutenant Drew Halvorson Driver Operator Devin Chapman Driver Operator Scott Robinson Driver Operator Andrew Marsh Driver Operator Alvin Jones Driver Operator Colby Perryman Driver Operator Mick Jasper Driver Operator David Shuford Driver Operator Kurt Baumann Driver Operator Josh Roberts Driver Operator Rutledge Rogers Driver Operator Jamal Hafiz

New Firefighters Oath of Office Austin Bush Jacob Campbell Johannez Damm Eric Green William Hall Zarak Lawson Anthony Meyer Douglas Mudry Anthony Ottinger Devonte Simon Tucker Stanton Dimitri Stimphil Andrew Williams

GFR Honor Roll for Education and Certification Achievements

Closing Comments

Gainesville Fire Rescue Awards and Recognition for 2018