πŸ”₯ 2026 Palmer Municipal Fire Department Annual Awards Dinner πŸ”₯ On Friday, September 25, 2026, the Palmer Municipal Fire Department gathered for its Annual Awards Dinner to celebrate the dedication, service, and accomplishments of our members over the p

 
By Palmer Municipal Fire Department
September 28, 2026
 

Congratulations to this year’s award recipients:

πŸ† Officer of the Year: Lt. Matt Vangeli
πŸ† Firefighter of the Year – Station 1: Eddie Natale
πŸ† Firefighter of the Year – Station 2: John Yofreddo
πŸ† Drone Pilot of the Year: Stan Brown

πŸš’ Top 3 Call Responders:
β€’ Lt. Matt Astfalk
β€’ Kris Horton
β€’ Lee Stem

πŸ… Medal of Life Saving Award

Battalion Chief Ken McPherson presented Fire Fighters Kris Horton, Colin Fagan, Carl Beers and Mason Diehl with the Medal of Life Saving Award in recognition of their teamwork and actions during the February 20 Hotel Hampton fire in the City of Easton. The crew deployed ground ladders to a second-floor window and successfully rescued a woman who was trapped inside. Their courage, teamwork, and quick actions exemplify the very best of the fire service.

πŸ‘ Appreciation & Dedication Awards

Special recognition was presented to Bob Adams Sr. and Bob Adams Jr. of Glick Fire Equipment for their continued support, dedication, and commitment to the Palmer Municipal Fire Department year after year.

πŸŽ“ 2026 Scholarship Recipients:
β€’ Jorge Herra
β€’ Evelyn Estephan
β€’ Savina Steele

Congratulations to all of our award and scholarship recipients! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to the department and our community are truly appreciated.

❀️ A Very Special Thank You

A very special thank-you goes out to our Annual Awards Dinner Banquet Committee for all of their hard work, time, and dedication in putting together such a wonderful evening:

β€’ Kris and Ann Grube
β€’ Matt and Jamie Lambert
β€’ Kenny and Alex McPherson
β€’ Andrew and Sarah Rossi

Your countless hours of planning, preparation, and attention to detail helped make this event a memorable evening for our members and their families. We truly appreciate everything you did to make the night so special! πŸ‘β€οΈ

A special thank-you also goes out to everyone who helped make this year’s Annual Awards Dinner a memorable evening. We are proud to recognize the achievements of our members and grateful for the continued support of our community and fire service partners.

πŸ”₯ Congratulations to everyone recognized, and thank you for your service to the Palmer community! πŸš’