On Saturday January 8th, 2011 the Indian Harbour Beach VFD held it’s annual Awards Ceremony.

Congratulations to newly promoted Lieutenants Zach Anderson and Hank Aprea.

Zach Anderson has been with the department since 2007 and is certified as an Apparatus Driver Operator by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Hank Aprea has been with the department since 2008 and is also certified as an Apparatus Driver Operator by the Florida State Fire Marshal’s Office.

Both of these firefighters are welcome additions to the rank of Officer and will continue to serve the community and department to the best of their abilities.

Congratulations to all the 2011 Award Winners:

Firefighter of the Year – Jill Carrick

Bronze Coupling Award – Bobby Giancola (this award is voted by the department members for the firefighter they feel has made a significant contribution to the department in the past year)

Corporation Man of the Year – Jim McKillop

Signal 25 Award for most responses to fire calls – Hank Aprea, Craig Finkelstein, Jim McKillop, Rick LaDell

Training Award for attendance at training sessions – Hank Aprea, Craig Finkelstein, Jim McKillop

15 Year Service Award – Dick Laye & Rich Dawe

10 Year Service Award – Rick LaDell & Will Towers

5 Year Service Award – Kristin Mangold, Jim McKillop, TJ Watkins