On Saturday, February 8, the New Melle Fire Protection District held its Annual Awards Banquet at Defiance Ridge Vineyards. With over 100 guests present, it marked the largest crowd ever.
The following members received their badges pinned by loved ones and presented by Chief Dan Casey, Asst. Chief Josh Ellis and Division Chief Kevin Martin:
The top volunteer responders for 2024: Gabe Schneider and Daniel Ploesser from Stations 2 and 3.
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Years of service awards were presented to:
Firefighter Chris Bledsoe passed away on November 13, 2024, and his wife, Allison, daughter, Emily, and son-in-law, Trent, were presented with an American flag that had flown at Chris’s responding station. In memory of her father, Emily rang the ceremonial bell.
(L-R) Chief Casey, Asst. Chief Ellis, Emily, Allison,
and Division Chief Kevin Martin.
The New Melle Ladies Auxiliary was honored for their dedicated service. After 25 years, the auxiliary transformed into the New Melle Firefighters Community Outreach, continuing its vital support for the district.
(L-R) Laura Fox, Sierra Wilson, Jodi Howell-Repke, Asst. Chief Josh Ellis, Barbara Moeller,
Denise Martin, Division Chief Kevin Martin, Kim Casey, and Chief Dan Casey.
Members of the New Melle Fire Protection District in attendance.