The Owensboro Fire Department announced their annual awards for 2015.
“All of our personnel are out there saving lives and property daily and deserve a lot of credit for what they do for this community,” said Chief Steve Mitchell. “The recognition of these individuals reflects their high level of performance and commitment to the well-being of Owensboro. We are proud of each and every one of the recipients.”
They are:
Firefighter of the Year:
- Joey Wright
- Hire Date: 3/2/2009
- Assignment: Station 1, Engine 1
Fire Engineer of the Year:
- Engineer Curtis Johnson
- Hire Date: 3/31/1997
- Promotion Date: 9/17/2006
- Assignment: Station 1, Ladder 1
Fire Officer of the Year:
- Captain Billy Wilson
- Hire Date: 4/16/2001
- Promotion Date: Lieutenant 2/28/2010 Captain Aug. 9, 2015
- Assignment: Station 5, Engine 5
Merit Awards:
- Firefighter Brad Blandford
- Hire Date: 10/1/2004
- Assignment: Station 1, Rescue 1
- Engineer Josh O’Bryan
- Hire Date: 10/25/1999
- Promotion: 9/17/2006
- Assignment: Station 5, Ladder 5
Firefighter, Engineer and Fire Officer of the year are nominated and selected by the entire membership based on criteria set by the Department. Merit awards are selected by the Fire Chief based on various criteria of actions either on or off duty.
