Released: 11 Nov 2005
King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company Presents Awards to its Volunteers.
King Of Prussia, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
On November 5, 2005, the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company held their 55th annual awards banquet at the Allendale Road Fire Station Social Hall. Approximately 160 people attended the banquet to honor the volunteers for their dedication to serving Upper Merion Township.
Chief William Daywalt Jr. described the volunteers as professional, courageous, honorable, well trained, dedicated and heroic. Chief Daywalt's comments proclaimed that these men and women should be recognized as community hero's and encourage the community to honor them as such.
"These volunteers have responded to over 730 dispatches and provided over 25,000 hours of community service in the past year" stated Chief Daywalt. The 25,000 hours of community service includes the following: fire / rescue calls, training, public education, equipment / station maintenance and attending / performing administration duties to keep the fire company operational.
Chief Daywalt stated "Upper Merion Township community should feel safe with having such a dedicated team of individuals protecting them 24-hours a day, 7-days per week. These volunteers are a truly professionals and an asset to our community."
Chief Daywalt, Deputy Chief Robert Rudzinski Sr. and President William Jenaway presented awards to the following recipients:
Assistant Chief Mark Ross received the fire companies Attendance Award. Assistant Chief Ross responded to approximately 50% of the fire dispatches in the past year.
Active Member / Life Member James Wesler received the Memorial Donald Beck Presidents Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of key individual, who supports the business and/or overall operations of the fire company.
Deputy Chief Robert Rudzinski Sr. received the Rankin Taylor Memorial Service Award, which recognizes an individual who has performed a dedicated service for significant period. Deputy Chief Rudzinski has been a member of this organization for over 30 years.
Firefighter James Daywalt received the Junior Firefighter of the Year Award. This award is designed to recognize a member in the 15 to 18 years of age bracket, who, in the eyes of the officers, exemplifies solid performance that other junior fire fighters should emulate.
Firefighter Larry Durland received the Rookie of the Year Award. This award is presented to an individual in their first full year of service and is of 18 years of age that has made a significant development in personal capability or contribution to make the organization stronger. Their performance is considered model-like for others to follow.
Firefighter Robert Rudzinski Jr. received the John Costello Memorial Chief Engineer's Award. This award recognizes the individual who has provided significant support to the Chief Engineer in maintaining the operational efficiency of the apparatus and the portable equipment.
Fire Patrolman Gary Grayshaw received the Fire Police of the Year Award. This award recognizes the individual who has provided significant support to the Fire Police operations.
President William Jenaway received the Fire Safety Education Award. This award is presented to an individual who has contributed to help make the companies fire prevention activities and to the community.
Firefighter John Wright received the Chaplin's Award. This award is designed to recognize a member, who in the eyes of the fire company Chaplin, Reverend Brian Henderson, of unselfish, compassionate and actions of public interest.
Lieutenant Mark Forster received the Clarence Silcox Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award. The award recognized and individual whose consistent performance marks him or her as a value contributor to the organization.
Deputy Chief Robert Rudzinski Sr. received the Fire Chief's Award. This award recognizes an individual whose contribution during the past year was of special significance and exceptional value in the eyes of the Fire Chief.
Lieutenant Michael Pontician awarded a $500 scholarship to continue his secondary education in fire service field.
The fire company recognized 15 firefighters who have attended a weekend training session at a recognized fire academy.
Steve Shreiner from Shreiner Tree Service was recognized as the Business Supporter of the Year Award. This award is given to an organization that support the fire company needs.
Retired Fire Company Secretary Jack Schollenberger was recognized for his 20 years of service by the company. In addition, Senator Connie Williams recognized Jack for his dedication the community and his tenure as serving as the company secretary.
Life Members Joseph Profera and Roger Touchey were recognized for the 50 years of service to the fire company.
The fire company recognized the life and dedication of Firefighter Carmen Fiorentine. The company honored Firefighter Fiorentine by dedicating the Allendale Road Station Engine Room in his honor. Accepting the plaque was his wife Teresa Fiorentine.
The fire company presented Chris Wright of Long Island, New York a check for $500.00 to be used toward his fight against cancer. Chris is a member of the fire company's band known as the "Blue Devils Marching Band."
On behalf of Senator Connie Williams, President Jenaway presented a proclamation to Chief Daywalt congratulating the fire company on receiving the Robert Little Memorial Fire Safety Award, which was given by the State Fireman's Association of the State of Pennsylvania. King of Prussia has received this award for the tenth consecutive year. This award recognizes the fire company for having one of the top rated fire / public education program in Pennsylvania. The program is managed by the fire company's Safety Officer and Fire Prevention Director Robin Ross.
United Fire Company from Montrose, PA presented to the fire company a stone monument to be placed at the Fire Company's Beidler Road Station.
King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company proudly protects 30,000 people living in an area of 15 square miles in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Operating out of 2 stations, coverage is provided to a primarily commercial area. King of Prussia VFC is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status.
King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company Presents Awards to its Volunteers.
King Of Prussia, Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
On November 5, 2005, the King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company held their 55th annual awards banquet at the Allendale Road Fire Station Social Hall. Approximately 160 people attended the banquet to honor the volunteers for their dedication to serving Upper Merion Township.
Chief William Daywalt Jr. described the volunteers as professional, courageous, honorable, well trained, dedicated and heroic. Chief Daywalt's comments proclaimed that these men and women should be recognized as community hero's and encourage the community to honor them as such.
"These volunteers have responded to over 730 dispatches and provided over 25,000 hours of community service in the past year" stated Chief Daywalt. The 25,000 hours of community service includes the following: fire / rescue calls, training, public education, equipment / station maintenance and attending / performing administration duties to keep the fire company operational.
Chief Daywalt stated "Upper Merion Township community should feel safe with having such a dedicated team of individuals protecting them 24-hours a day, 7-days per week. These volunteers are a truly professionals and an asset to our community."
Chief Daywalt, Deputy Chief Robert Rudzinski Sr. and President William Jenaway presented awards to the following recipients:
Assistant Chief Mark Ross received the fire companies Attendance Award. Assistant Chief Ross responded to approximately 50% of the fire dispatches in the past year.
Active Member / Life Member James Wesler received the Memorial Donald Beck Presidents Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of key individual, who supports the business and/or overall operations of the fire company.
Deputy Chief Robert Rudzinski Sr. received the Rankin Taylor Memorial Service Award, which recognizes an individual who has performed a dedicated service for significant period. Deputy Chief Rudzinski has been a member of this organization for over 30 years.
Firefighter James Daywalt received the Junior Firefighter of the Year Award. This award is designed to recognize a member in the 15 to 18 years of age bracket, who, in the eyes of the officers, exemplifies solid performance that other junior fire fighters should emulate.
Firefighter Larry Durland received the Rookie of the Year Award. This award is presented to an individual in their first full year of service and is of 18 years of age that has made a significant development in personal capability or contribution to make the organization stronger. Their performance is considered model-like for others to follow.
Firefighter Robert Rudzinski Jr. received the John Costello Memorial Chief Engineer's Award. This award recognizes the individual who has provided significant support to the Chief Engineer in maintaining the operational efficiency of the apparatus and the portable equipment.
Fire Patrolman Gary Grayshaw received the Fire Police of the Year Award. This award recognizes the individual who has provided significant support to the Fire Police operations.
President William Jenaway received the Fire Safety Education Award. This award is presented to an individual who has contributed to help make the companies fire prevention activities and to the community.
Firefighter John Wright received the Chaplin's Award. This award is designed to recognize a member, who in the eyes of the fire company Chaplin, Reverend Brian Henderson, of unselfish, compassionate and actions of public interest.
Lieutenant Mark Forster received the Clarence Silcox Memorial Fire Fighter of the Year Award. The award recognized and individual whose consistent performance marks him or her as a value contributor to the organization.
Deputy Chief Robert Rudzinski Sr. received the Fire Chief's Award. This award recognizes an individual whose contribution during the past year was of special significance and exceptional value in the eyes of the Fire Chief.
Lieutenant Michael Pontician awarded a $500 scholarship to continue his secondary education in fire service field.
The fire company recognized 15 firefighters who have attended a weekend training session at a recognized fire academy.
Steve Shreiner from Shreiner Tree Service was recognized as the Business Supporter of the Year Award. This award is given to an organization that support the fire company needs.
Retired Fire Company Secretary Jack Schollenberger was recognized for his 20 years of service by the company. In addition, Senator Connie Williams recognized Jack for his dedication the community and his tenure as serving as the company secretary.
Life Members Joseph Profera and Roger Touchey were recognized for the 50 years of service to the fire company.
The fire company recognized the life and dedication of Firefighter Carmen Fiorentine. The company honored Firefighter Fiorentine by dedicating the Allendale Road Station Engine Room in his honor. Accepting the plaque was his wife Teresa Fiorentine.
The fire company presented Chris Wright of Long Island, New York a check for $500.00 to be used toward his fight against cancer. Chris is a member of the fire company's band known as the "Blue Devils Marching Band."
On behalf of Senator Connie Williams, President Jenaway presented a proclamation to Chief Daywalt congratulating the fire company on receiving the Robert Little Memorial Fire Safety Award, which was given by the State Fireman's Association of the State of Pennsylvania. King of Prussia has received this award for the tenth consecutive year. This award recognizes the fire company for having one of the top rated fire / public education program in Pennsylvania. The program is managed by the fire company's Safety Officer and Fire Prevention Director Robin Ross.
United Fire Company from Montrose, PA presented to the fire company a stone monument to be placed at the Fire Company's Beidler Road Station.
King of Prussia Volunteer Fire Company proudly protects 30,000 people living in an area of 15 square miles in Upper Merion Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Operating out of 2 stations, coverage is provided to a primarily commercial area. King of Prussia VFC is a public department whose members are on a volunteer status.