A special Unit Citation Award was also given to members who responded to a multiple victim motor vehicle accident on Interstate 80 during a severe thunderstorm.
The Knowlton Township Fire and Rescue Company #1 held its annual company banquet last month at the Brook Hollow Winery.
Members of the company and many members from the surrounding mutual aid fire and rescue squads, township officials, as well as individuals, who have supported the company in 2015, were invited as guests.
Chief Michael Bates and President Bob Peterson welcomed in the new officers for 2016: Fire Chief Michael Bates, Deputy Chief Dean Hill, Captain Mike Mulligan, 1st Lieutenant Mike Rose, 2nd Lieutenant -Dan Jasinski, EMS Captain Dave Neal and EMS Lieutenant Kasey Bizzaro.
Company executive officers are: Bob Peterson, president; Mike Rose, vice president; Eric Weber, treasurer; Dave Neal, secretary; and Tom Moritz, Pat Clayton and Bob Cooper, trustees.
Awards for continued years of service and other notable recognitions were given to members.
A special Unit Citation Award was given to members who responded to a multiple victim motor vehicle accident on Interstate 80 during a severe thunderstorm. The accident involved outstanding teamwork, coordination with multiple outside agencies, and gained praise for their efforts from the Pocono Medical Center and Warren County emergency officials.