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The Magee Fire Department held their annual Banquet recognizing the hard work each individual fireman does daily.
The banquet stage was beautifully arranged and a great evening was experienced.
Chief Steele welcomed everyone and recognized the special guest and previously served firemen that were present.
The ceremony began with a memorial service. A boot was placed in memory of all fallen firefighters across this nation. The first rose in the fire boot is in the memory of firefighters across this nation who have died and paid the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty including the 343 FDNY firefighters on September 11. A second rose was placed for those who perished in the attacks of 9/11. A third rose was placed in honor of those brave men and women fighting for our freedom.
Chris Tuggle recognized the Firemen that attended the Chevron Fire School In Pascagoula, MS this May and went through eight hours of Industrial Hydrocarbon fire Training. The ones honored were as follows: Shane Steele, Vance Hamilton, Tony Puckett, Phillip Magee, and Chris Tuggle.
The following firefighters were awarded an award for meeting 100% Attendance for this year. Phillip Magee 100% 7 years, Lane Steele 100% 4 years, Lane Steele 100% 27 years.
Britton Davis was recognized for 5 years of service.
Shane Steele was awarded as top percent in Fire Calls at 85.2%.
Mark Parker, last year’s Fireman of the year, presented the final plaque and medal for the evening that went to Shane Steele for this year’s Fireman of the Year.
Mayor Jimmy Clyde spoke and praised the Department and firefighters for the job they do. We are lucky to have such a great department in our community.
If you see a firemen on the street, at work, or church stop and thank them for the job they do. Remember these guys are volunteers and doing what they love to help us keep what we cherish so much. These guys are on call all day everyday. It does not matter what the event is; a child’s birthday, Christmas morning, holidays, or 2 am in the morning, when the pager goes off they must leave at that moment.
