AWARDS

From Page 1 us all experiencing another successful year in 2023.” their homes and occupations.”

A swearing in ceremony took place with Mayor H.L. Beam and City Clerk Paige Green officiating. Mayor Beam noted the CFD crew are the ones who are always “rushing in while others are rushing out.” Mrs. Green had those who were sworn in repeat their oaths, affirming they were now officially civil servants.

Heffner also noted 2022 was “…also a successful year for recruitment and promotions” as the following were either hired or promoted: Chad Duvall, Kaylee Drum and Doyle Brown (new Driver/Engineers); and Trent Rayfield and Jason Ledbetter (Captains).

Heffner said, “Finally, I want to take this opportunity to thank each of you for your continued commitment to ‘safeguarding our community through exceptional service’. I would also like to thank you for the privilege to serve you and this great city as the Assistant Fire Chief and I look forward to

The Fire Officer of the Year award was presented to Capt. Nathan Bowman by AC Heffner. The award is sponsored by the CFD Ladies Auxiliary. Bowman, who joined the CFD in 2009 as a volunteer, obtained his NC Firefighter certification, and his NC EMT certification, and was hired as a fulltime Driver/Engineer before being promoted to Captain in January of 2020. He has recently been selected as the department’s training captain. He received a plaque in honor of his being chosen as Fire Officer of the Year.

The Top Training Award was presented to Capt. Jason Ledbetter by Capt. Nathan Bowman. The plaque and a cash award is given in memory of William B. Beam and Helen Q. Beam, and is sponsored by the Beam/ Cash Family. Capt. Ledbetter logged 226 hours of training. He was promoted to captain in July 2022.

The Off-duty Response Award, sponsored by the CFD Ladies Auxiliary, was presented to AC Colby Heffner by Chief Wofford, who also presented the next award – the Top Volunteer Responder, formerly known as “the Top Gun Award” (and also sponsored by the CFD Ladies Auxiliary), to Tony Jones, who went on 87 calls. Mr. Jones was also presented with the Chief’s

Commendation Award later in the ceremony. That award was also sponsored by the CFD Ladies Auxiliary.

The CFD Life Saves Awards went to Capt. Bowman, AC Heffner, Capt. Ledbetter, and Chief Wofford.

The recipient of the 2022 Roy Carpenter Memorial Scholarship Award was Landrie Wofford.

This award, noted Ladies Auxiliary President Summer Heffner, is given each year in memory of the late Chief Lee Roy Carpenter, Sr., who was born May 15, 1913, and sadly passed away on March 2, 2000.

Mrs. Heffner said, before presenting the scholarship to Landrie’s sister, Ava, who accepted for her sister, who is a freshman at Appalachian State University, where she is studying to become a Mental Health Art Therapist for children.

“The Cherryville Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary wishes Landrie the best in all her educational endeavors,” said Summer.

Service pins were presented next to the following individuals: for five years of service – Chad Duvall, Tyler Heavner, and Preston

Lingerfelt; and for 35 years of service – Barry Lingerfelt.

Lastly, but certainly not least, the CFD Firefighter of the Year Award, given every year in memory of Muriel M. Cash, Sr., was given to Chad Duvall.

Chief Wofford and AC Heffner thanked everyone once again for attending the CFD’s Award ceremony and said they hope to see everyone next year.

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CAMPERS

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