VFW - BATTLEFIELD POST 9808 HONORS
STEPHEN LEWIA AS EMT OF THE YEAR FOR 2011
R. L.  "LADD" GRINDSTAFF AS FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR FOR 2011

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Ladd (right) with VFW Rep Vic Weaver, and Bat. Chief Chris Slemp.
_ On January 26th Lieutenant R.L. Grindstaff, with Hanover Fire-EMS Station Three, was honored as a 2011 Firefighter of The Year.  The Veterans Of Foreign Wars – Battlefield Post 9808 acknowledged Ladd’s duty and service.  The presentation referenced Ladd’s focus on firefighter safety, training & fire service education, the brotherhood, and fire service traditions.  “He constantly demonstrates a high regard for family, fire safety, outreach and public education.  Lieutenant Grindstaff harbors great pride in our contribution to the Hanover County Public Schools Book Buddies program.  He has a great awareness of the Fire Service business and industry, and is an excellent Instructor.  Ladd also urges volunteering as a way to test the waters with Fire Service participation.”

     

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Stephen (right) with VFW Rep Vic Weaver, and Bat. Chief Chris Slemp.

Stephen Lewia was also honored, as an Emergency Medical Technician of The Year.  He is a valuable responder and while still growing, is already progressing in leadership roles with our EMS system.  Stephen is Station Fourteen's Director Of Training, and is proving himself in responsible endeavors with the rescue squads Operational Medical Director.  His involvement with our Fire – EMS Department’s Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement Initiatives has been very beneficial.

By profession, Stephen is a school teacher.  His career skills make him a proficient communicator and his interest in training / educating others is a great asset regarding continued learning at East Hanover Rescue.  He often makes himself available to boost our staffing levels and improve our countywide coverage, wherever needed.  Stephen is a dedicated and very motivated volunteer. He has applied great efforts to our new protocol, and equipment, “roll outs” at Station 14.  His duty and service has benefited many 9-1-1 callers in Hanover.

Reprinted in its entirety from Hanover Fire/EMS Press Release.

Gentlemen, Congratulations for a job well done!

EHVRS PERSONNEL RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE

In an awards ceremony held on April 12, 2011 at the New Emergency Communications Center, the Honorable Mrs. Deborah B. Winans, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, read and presented the Communications Department with a Proclamation honoring them for their dedication, service and sacrifice during National Telecommunicator's Week, and establishing the second week in April as Hanover County Emergency Communications Officer Week. Mrs. Winans praised all Hanover County emergency communications personnel for their service, noting the stress and demands on them each and every day, along with the great job they do.

The ceremony honored certain Communications members for their outstanding dedication and work during 2010. In addition, the ceremony honored several communications officers for their team performance during a Critical Incident involving the tornado touchdown in Mechanicsville in October 2010.

East Hanover Volunteer Squad is extremely proud to announce that two of its members were recognized by Mrs. Winans at this April 12, 2011 ceremony. Please join the East Hanover VRS as we celebrate current member Kathy Cheeley, and Life Member Casey Barnette. Ladies, you are the best and we applaud you!

EHVRS MEMBER - Kathy Cheeley

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Member Kathy Cheeley was named Hanover County Emergency Communications Office of the Year for 2010. She was also named Communications Officer of the Year for the State of Virginia for 2010. That award will be made at the APCO Spring Conference. Cheeley's selection was made from nominations made by her co-workers because of her outstanding dedication professionalism and leadership ability.

Congratulations Kathy!

Please use the Contact Us page of this website to send Kathy your words of appreciation.

EHVRS LIFE MEMBER - Casey Barnette

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Casey Barnette with Phil Heins, Director of Emergency Communications for Hanover County
EHVRS Life member Casey Barnette was named Hanover County Emergency Communications Training Officer of the Year for 2010. Casey's selection was made from nominations made by her co-workers because of her outstanding dedication, professionalism and leadership ability. She is also recognized for her outstanding performance utilizing the department's automated emergency medical dispatch Protocols with having the highest annual EMD Score of 98.4%

Congratulations Casey!

Please use the Contact Us page of this website to send Casey your appreciation..