This year's banquet for the Lower Frederick Fire Company was a chance for all of its members and family to get together and honor John "JD" Detweiler. John was a dedicated member to Lower Frederick with over 40 years of service and had been instrumental in every bit of the design process of our 2015 Pierce ladder truck, so we thought it only fitting to dedicate it to him. Even though he is no longer physically here, every time that truck leaves the station we know his spirit is riding along with us to keep us safe.
The plaque that was mounted on Ladder 52 in honor of JD
Chief Tom Gamon presenting the plaque to John Detweiler's family
JD
1st year members Matt Hautzinger, Peyton Chippie, & Steven Ughy
5 year members Alec Hoffman & Marge Podniestrzanski
10 year members RJ Mazza & Patrick Roberts
30 year member Deputy Chief Ed Graf
John translating CJ's admiration for his engineers
Chief Engineer Jack with his engineers
Chief Gamon presenting Chief Engineer Charles Jack with the Firefighter of the Year award
Chief Gamon presenting the Chiefs award to Steven Ughy, Luke Suida, Peyton Chippie, & Matt Hautzinger