53rd Annual Joint Installation Dinner |
By EMS Lieutenant/Firefighter Joe Piscopio | |
March 14, 2020 | |
On Saturday, March 14, 2020 the members of the Westmont Fire Company and Westmont Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their 53rd Annual Joint Installation Dinner at the Bellmawr Ballroom. This was an evening to acknowledge our volunteer firefighters and EMT’s for their years of service to our community. The evening began with the installation of our elected trustees Bob Krupinski, Sarah McCall and Alex Tessing. The oath was administered by Captain Frank Jackson 5th. Next, President Matt Gallagher and Vice President Nate Maronski presented the Ladies Auxiliary President Kim Schemeley and Vice President Kathy Bennett with a plaque expressing gratitude for all of their fundraising efforts throughout the past year from their amazing hoagie sales to the bingo events. The fire company then recognized the dedication and service of George “Gunny” Purkins with an Honorary Membership. Gunny has been a fervent supporter of the Westmont Fire Company for many years and we hope for many more to come. Recognizing the need to acknowledge those members who are no longer with us but made a positive impact on the organization that we know today, with family members on hand, Captain Frank Jackson 4th and Captain Joe Kite were posthumously recognized for 60 and 65 years respectively. They are greatly missed by the membership. The evening closed with EMS Cpt. Bob Krupinski and FF/EMT Dan Palmadessa receiving awards for the successful delivery of a healthy baby girl while on duty this past year and. The Ladies Auxiliary then presented an award to the fire company from all of their fundraising efforts in 2019. A great night was had by all in attendance. Thank you to everyone who made the night spectacular. |
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