10/30/2008

The Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company hosted it's annual Fisherman's Breakfast on Saturday, April 17th from 4:30 AM to 10:00 AM ET at the Firefighter's Club House.

THANK YOU to our family, friends and supporters who came out for a hearty firefighter's breakfast! The proceeds we raised will help us to continue giving excellent services to the community of Simsbury.

Thank you to all of the firefighters who worked hard in preparing, cooking and helping to make the breakfast successful!

The Connecticut Firefighters Pipers lead the Company Honor Guard into the hall.

Firefighter Susan Colman and Chief Dan Hayes (ret.) serve as Honor Guard.

Chief James Baldis congratulates Firefighter Bryan Bulger on his five years of service.

Ladies Auxiliary President Stephanie Brown and District President Kevin North present Auxiliary Member Jackie Battos with her 5 Year Service Award.

Firefighter Ron Ryan (left) is presented his 10 Year Service Award by Chief James Baldis and Fire District President Kevin North.

Lieutenant Vic Civitillo (right) receives his 10 Year Service Award.

Ladies Auxiliary Member Donna Anderson receives her 10 Year Service Award.

Having served as a firefighter and now a photographer, Ken Beliveau has given 20 years of service to the Fire Company.

Captain Randy Chesanek (right) receives his 20 Year Service Award.

Fire District President Kevin North congratulates Lieutenant James Vangunten on 20 years of service.

Firefighter Walter Banzhaf christens his new rocking chair.

Chiefs Kevin Kowalski and James Baldis congratulate Chief Michael Jepeal (right) on amassing 25 years of service.

Lieutenant David Driscoll looks comfortable in his new rocker.

Fire District President presents Firefighter Don Tuller (right) with his 30 Year Service Award.

Chief Michael Jepeal who oversees the apparatus fleet presents Engineer John Solury (right) with the Carl Banks Award.

Chief's Award recipient Lieutenant Jason Gilbert and Chief of the Department James Baldis.

Chief of Training Geoff Giddings presents Susan Colman with the Lea Hutchinson Award.