On Saturday January 13th, 2018 the Epworth Community Volunteer Fire Department held it's annual Presidents Party. Active Firefighters, Honoree & Rural Board Members were in attendance for dinner and awards.

Marty Berger & Steve Silker were given a Service Award for 40 years of service to the Fire Department. Steve is the 1st Assistant Chief and a Paramedic for the department, Marty is Captain and a EMT for the department.

Dale Synder was awarded Fire Fighter of the Year. Dale has been a member for almost 12 years and is a Firefighter.

Dennis Beitzel & Mike Heiberger were given Retirement Axe.

Also recognized during the evening were new members to the department in 2017. Matt Schemmel, Daverbalas Clark, Jonas Mast & Myra Steffen.