Sumter County Fire & EMS Annual Awards Banquet

Sumter County Fire & EMS honored several of its own at its recent Annual Awards/Pinning Ceremony. The annual ceremony honors those who received promotions in the past year, became Sumter County Fire & EMS personnel, and received awards recognizing their service.
The big honoree of the night was Fire Inspector Robert Smith, who received The Fire Chief Award. Other award winners included Nicholas Jones, Meritorious Service Award; Casey Stanberry, Officer of the Year; William Jones, Firefighter of the Year; William Vinyard, Paramedic of the Year; and Denis Daza, EMT of the Year.
Those who received their promotional pinning were Daniel Cooks, Division Chief of EMS; Willie Haugabrook, Battalion Chief; Matthew Longest, Lieutenant; and Camilyn Elison, Lieutenant.
New firefighters who received their pins include Hannah Jones, Andrew Oldfield, David Ramirez and Kyle VanHouten. Joseph Neal received his paramedic pin.
Sumter County Fire & EMS take pride in the service they provide to Sumter County and we couldn't be more proud of the men and women who serve on our team.