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Atlantic Firefighter Awards Banquet

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March 6th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Annual Atlantic Fire Department awards banquet was held Saturday, February 25th, . The Atlantic Fire Department (AFD) and the Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA) recognize those that have dedicated 20 years and more to fire service. Mark McNees was recognized for his 32-years of service to the AFD, his years of service to the IFA, and his past service as Chief of the Atlantic Fire Department. (Photos & info. courtesy Chief Tom Cappel)

From the left: IFA President Chuck Raska; Mark McNees; IDA Representative Roger Bissen (Harlan FD).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rich Smith was recognized for 30-years of service to the AFD.

From the left: IFA Pres. Raska; Rich Smith; Chief Tom Cappel, Roger Bissen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wayne Brosam was recognized for 25-years of service to the AFD. Brosam is also an Assistant Chief of the AFD, as well as a Special Agent with the Arson & Explosives Bureau with the State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Wayne Brosam (2nd from left)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To the left are: Chase Mewhirter (10 yrs), Travis Petersen (10 yrs), Jeremy Sandbothe (10 yrs), Tom Cappel.

Locally, the Atlantic Fire Department recognizes those that have served for 5 years and over.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Those receiving awards but not present for the picture were: Paul Wood (15 yrs), Matt Benning (10 yrs ), and

Jake Vetter ( 10 yrs)