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Employee Recognition

2008 Award Recepients

Photo of Jeff HuntleyFIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

JEFF HUNTLEY, Paramedic Field Training Officer

Jeff constantly strives to improve our department in both firefighting and EMS. He is an 8year veteran of the department and continually shows a high degree of professionalism, diligence and dedication. His hard work has earned his peers' respect and superiors' appreciation. Aside from his position as a Paramedic FTO, Jeff holds Advanced Firefighter, Advanced Fire Investigator, Fire Instructor II, Fire Officer II and Hazardous Materials Technician Certifications. 

Photo of Steve Palmer
EMS PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

STEVE PALMER, Fire Captain

In 2008, Steve took over duties of coordinating our EMS operations and made great improvements in our EMS Training Program. Steve has over 20 years of service with Keller and has always shown a passion and dedication to EMS. He is recognized for his exceptional organizational skills that were vital to the department last year. Steve is a Licensed Paramedic and holds Advanced Firefighter, Fire Instructor II, and Fire Officer II certifications. He also has an Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Technology. 

Photo of David JonesOFFICER OF THE YEAR

DAVID JONES, Fire Captain

During 2008, while David served as Interim Operations Division Chief, he showed exceptional leadership abilities, willingness to take on other responsibilities and innovative problem solving. He is committed to providing excellent service to the department and the citizens of Keller. David, a 20-year veteran of the department, is a Licensed Paramedic and has an Associate Degree in Fire Science. He also holds Master Firefighter, Master Fire Inspector, Fire Officer II, TCFP Field Examiner and Hazardous Material Technician Certifications. Photo of Sherry Wilson

FIRE RESCUE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

SHERRY WILSON, Administrative Secretary

The Employee of the Year award is new for 2008, established as a way to recognize all employees in the Fire Department. Sherry, serving as administrative secretary, is the first recipient. She was nominated by her peers who described her as a valuable employee with a commitment to internal and external customer service. Sherry goes above and beyond her job description to assure the fire department runs smoothly and efficiently. She is an 18-year veteran of the department.
 


2007 AWARD RECIPIENTS

SHANE GAINER, Firefighter of the Year

JASON ARIAS, EMS Provider of the Year

GILBERT CALDWELL, Officer of the Year

CARL HOPKINS, Special Recognition Award

Last updated: 5/21/2009 2:58:56 PM