“Our community and our employees are our most important resource.” -Part of EPFR’s Core Values

During a May 6th, 2023 Employee & Recognition Ceremony, EPFR celebrated the many accomplishments of our employees and their impacts on the community. Award recipients are selected by their peers for leadership skills and efforts, setting a standard for themselves and others. The sole exception is the Chief’s Company, which is determined by the command staff.

Congratulations to all the award recipients!

• EMS Provider of the Year: BEN PIEPER
• Fitness: ANDREW HOUSE
• Ken Thawsh Inspirational: DeANN O’LEARY
• Mike Roberts Goodwill: REX ORCUTT
• Volunteer Responder: DeANN O’LEARY
• Career Firefighter of the Year: JEFF CONOVER [Awarded posthumously following the unexpected, off-duty passing of FF Conover in October 2022 ]
• Officer of the Year: WILL POE
• Support Staff Person of the Year: KIM JOHNSON
• Chief’s Company: MATT JEWITT, BO MONSON, PATIENCE TAYLOR, and RENEE CAMERON

In addition to the annual awards, the event also recognized retirements, promotions, achievements, and several commendations