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On Tuesday, March 31, the Hoover Fire Department recognized promotions, retirements and awards during a ceremony held at the Hoover Public Library.
"Our employees are our most valuable assets," said Executive Officer Rusty Lowe.
The department began the ceremony by honoring Lieutenant Carl Foster who passed away in 2013. The department recognized Foster's family and presented them with a memorial plaque.
The department also recognized the following awards:
Promotions
Captain Mark Thornton
Lieutenant Marc Berry
Lieutenant Brian Conlee
Lieutenant Matthew Javinett
Lieutenant Charles LeGrone
Fire Marshal Joe Moore
Senior Fire Inspector Richard Linn
Retirees
"These retirees have a combined 320 years of service between them," said Fire Chief John Wingate. "They understood their mission and have done fantastic job with their work, command, and leadership."
Fire/Medi Dennis Agnew
Battalion Chief Frank Brocato
Firefighter Dennis Coffman
Firefighter Charles Gerald
FIre/Media Jack Johnson
Lieutenant Jay Purser
Lieutenant Jay Purser
Lieutenant Robin Roberts
Firefighter Stephen Scharf
Fire/Medic Michael Thorin
Firefighter Roger Wyatt
Captain Rober Miller
Firefighter of the Year 2014
Fire/Medic Michael Thorin
Paramedic of the Year 2014
Fire/Medic/RN Wanda Morgan
At the end of the awards ceremony, the City of Hoover presented a check for $5,000 to the Pediatric Burn Foundation of America and Camp Conquest, which is a summer camp program designed to respond to the needs of pediatric burn survivors. Additionally, the Hoover Public Safety Charity Foundation donated $25,000 to the Pediatric Burn Foundation of America.
