The Atlantic Fire Department held its annual awards banquet, January 30th. Fire Chief Mark McNees says “Everyone of our volunteers is a necessity to our survival. This year a couple went above and beyond with training, tasks, calls made, leadership and striving to make themselves and others better firefighters.”

During the event, Jeremiah Thompson was awarded “Firefighter of the year.” Mitch Peerbolte was awarded “Rookie of the year,” and Max Petersen received an award for “2015 Honorary Atlantic Firefighter.” Max Petersen is the son of Marty and Sue Petersen.

Also recognized during the AFD’s awards banquet, was John Johnson, for his 35-years of service, and Jim Shannon, Marty Petersen, and Mark McNees, all for their 25-years of service.

Max Petersen received an award for “2015 Honorary Atlantic Firefighter.”

Jeremiah Thompson was named 2015 Firefighter of the Year. (All photos courtesy Mark McNees)

Mitch Peerbolte was awarded “Rookie of the year,”