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Photo courtesy of Bill Powell / Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce
Hoover Fire Department awards 2013 Firefighter-Paramedic of the Year
2013 Firefighter-Paramedic of the Year Capt. John Dennis, center, with Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey and Fire Chief Wingate
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Hoover Fire Department awards 2013 Firefighter of the Year
2013 Firefighter of the Year Larry Florence with Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey and Fire Chief Wingate
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Hoover Fire Department awards Award of Merit
Award of Merit presentation by Hoover Mayor Gary Ivey, left, and Fire Chief Wingate to Dr. Sara Nafziger
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Hoover Fire Department awards Capt.Nathan Hinds
Capt. Nathan Hinds
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Hoover Fire Department awards Capt. Brandon Blake
Capt. Brandon Blake
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Hoover Fire Department awards Lt. Marshall Tyler
Lt. Marshall Tyler
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Hoover Fire Department awards Lt. Barry Adams
Lt. Barry Adams
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Hoover Fire Department awards Lt. Roger Gunn
Lt. Roger Gunn
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Hoover Fire Department awards Lt. John Craddock
Lt. John Craddock
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Hoover Fire Department awards Lt. Michael Norman
Lt. Michael Norman
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Hoover Fire Department awards Lt. Eric O'Neal
Lt. Eric O'Neal
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Hoover Fire Department awards Lt. Keith Wilkerson
Lt. Keith Wilkerson
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Hoover Fire Department awards Retiree Capt. Blake Jones
Retiree Capt. Blake Jones
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Hoover Fire Department awards Retiree Lt. Jon Lord
Retiree Lt. Jon Lord
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Hoover Fire Department awards Retiree Lt. Robert Boroughs
Retiree Lt. Robert Boroughs
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Hoover Fire Department awards Retiree Lt. Eric Bradley
Retiree Lt. Eric Bradley
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Hoover Fire Department awards Retiree Firefighter Terry Walls
Retiree Firefighter Terry Walls
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Pediatric Burn Foundation of America
Pediatric Burn Foundation of America received a $25,000.00 check from the Hoover Public Safety Foundation, signed by Hoover Fire Chief Chuck Wingate, from a fundraiser at The Comedy Club, owned by Bruce and CheChe Ayers. Pediatric Burn Foundation of America also received a $5,000.00 check from the City of Hoover, signed by Mayor Gary Ivey.
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Hoover Fire Department awards Rusty Lowe
Master of Ceremonies Rusty Lowe was surprised with a birthday cake for his 50th birthday at the reception following the awards ceremony. The reception was hosted by Brookwood Medical Center.
On March 21, the City of Hoover held a ceremony to recognize the 2013 Firefighter of the Year, 2013 Paramedic of the Year, recent promotions, recent retirees and give special awards to its medical directors for exemplary performance.
Hoover Fire Department Executive Officer Rusty Lowe served as master of ceremonies, and Hoover Fire Chief John C. (Chuck) Wingate and Mayor Gary Ivey presented awards.
Also, the Hoover Public Safety Charity Foundation presented $25,000 to Camp Conquest from proceeds generated by its event at the Comedy Club, which is owned by Bruce and CheChe Ayers. The City of Hoover presented an additional $5,000 donation to the camp.
Camp Conquest is a division of the Pediatric Burn Foundation of America, supported locally by the Children's of Alabama Burn Center.
Awards and recognitions:
2013 Firefighter of the Year
Larry Florence
2013 Firefighter-Paramedic of the Year
Capt. John Dennis
Award of Merit
Dr. Sara Nafziger
Promotions:
Capt. Brandon Blake
Capt. Nathan Hinds
Lt. Marshall Tyler
Lt. Barry Adams
Lt. Roger Gunn
Lt. John Craddock
Lt. Michael Norman
Lt. Eric O'Neal
Lt. Keith Wilkerson
Retirees:
Capt. Blake Jones
Capt. Lieutenant Jon Lord
Lt. Robert Boroughs
Lt. Eric Bradley
Firefighter Terry Walls
