Sunday morning, Bristol Fire Department honored members of its past and current members of the department. They gathered at the Bristol Firefighter’s Memorial, created to commemorate the bravery, courage, honor, and valor of Bristol firefighters, past and present, and pay tribute to the men and women who have served Bristol.
It was dedicated in 2016. The Bristol Firefighter’s Association paid for it.
This year, bricks were added to the memorial to honor some who had previously served.
Inaugural members of Bristol Rescue Squad: Richard Bicksel, Charles Bizek, Larry Gohlke, Gale Hackett, George Lentz, Lloyd Magwitz, Lloyd Radtke, John Tossava, Jack Westman
Bristol Fire Department’s First Female Firefighter/EMT: Regena “Ann” Cameron
Former Bristol Fire Department Assistant Chief : Randy Hansche
Former Bristol Fire Department Dispatchers: Susan Krueger, Darline Lentz, Doris Magwitz, Ruth Radtke
2017 Fire Department Merit Awards for those currently serving.
Captain Sam Knapp Department Achievement Award – Division Chief Mike Hole
Chief Peter Parker Excellence in Leadership Award – Lt. Shaun Ballenger
Chief William William Glembocki Crew Distinction Award – Lt. Trent Smith
Chief Don Wienke Award For Extraordinary EMS Service – FF/EMT Paul Werfelmann
2017 Fire Department Service Awards
25 years: Battalion Chief Mike Keller
15 years: Firefighter/EMT-A Hal Ditzig
10 years: Firefighter/Paramedic Mark Ericson, Battalion Chief Wes Miner, Firefighter/EMT Phil Petroski, Firefighter/EMT Paul Werfelmann
5 years: Firefighter/EMT Steve Bohr, Firefighter/Paramedic Karla Creuziger, Firefighter/EMT Jacob Henningfield, Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Panek
