The Epworth Fire Department hosted their annual President's Party, Saturday night January 10th, 2015 at the fire station. Everyone enjoyed a delicious meal and a nice evening. Various awards were handed out. Tom Hancock was presented an award for 45 years of service to the department. IFA immediate past president Al Esch also presented Tom Hancock and award from the Iowa Firefighters Association for his work on the Iowa Firefighters Memorial Committee. Kevin Anstoetter was unable to attend but was recognized by the department for 25 years of service to the department. The night accumulated with the annual awarding of the firefighter of the year which is given to the individual who exemplifies the mission of the department and goes above and beyond the normal call of duty. The award is voted on by his piers who have already received the award. The 2014 recipient is Firefighter/Paramedic Andy Sprengelmeyer. We thank Andy for his dedication and commitment to the department.
President Dale Snyder and 2014 Firefighter of the Year, Andy Sprengelmeyer.
Chief Tom Berger, Tom Hancock, Colleen Hancock and Dale Snyder
