Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department recognizes dedicated members at annual awards banquet (Photos)

Posted on by Mike Fuhrman
Pictured (from left) are Cool Springs VFD award winners Captain Brandon Shives, FF John Fletcher, FF Jen Gada, FF Brittany Loftin and FF Ryan Franklin.

BY KEVIN IMM

The Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet at Firehouse No. 1 on Saturday, January 6.

Numerous awards were given out to the department’s dedicated volunteers, including Fire Fighter Jen Gada, Rookie of the Year; Fire Fighter Ryan Franklin, Most Calls Answered and First Responder of the Year; Fire Fighter John Fletcher, Fire Fighter of the Year; Fire Fighter Brittany Loftin, Most Training Hours; Fire Fighter Jason Little, 15 Years of Service; and Captain Brandon Shives, Officer of the Year.

Fire Fighter of the Year – John Fletcher
Pictured (from left) are Captain Brandon Shives, Deputy Chief Thomas Groff, FF John Fletcher, Assistant Chiefs Todd Bowers and Jonathan Teagues, and Chief Andy Webster.
Most Calls Answered & First Responder of the Year – Ryan Franklin
Pictured (from left) are Captain Brandon Shives, Deputy Chief Thomas Groff, FF Ryan Franklin, Assistant Chiefs Todd Bowers and Jonathan Teagues, and Chief Andy Webster. 
Fifteen Years of Service – Jason Little
Pictured (from left) are Chief Andy Webster and FF Jason Little.
Rookie of the Year – Jen Gada
Pictured (from left) are Captain Brandon Shives, Deputy Chief Thomas Groff, FF Jen Gada, Assistant Chiefs Todd Bowers and Jonathan Teagues, and Chief Andy Webster. 
Officer of the Year – Captain Brandon Shives
Pictured (from left) are Chief Andy Webster, Deputy Chief Thomas Groff, Captain Brandon Shives, and Assistant Chiefs Todd Bowers and Jonathan Teagues.
Most Training Hours – Brittany Loftin

Pictured (from left) are Captain Brandon Shives, Deputy Chief Thomas Groff, FF Brittany Loftin, Assistant Chiefs Todd Bowers and Jonathan Teagues, and Chief Andy Webster.