The following is a list of the people who have won the highest award given within our department. This award is given annually and is voted on by their peers.
2022 Firefighter of the year
Congratulations to Samantha Garvie for being one of the Fire Fighter of the Year recipients as presented by the Saginaw Exchange Club. Samantha was nominated based on her professionalism, humble servant mentality, positive attitude, passion for the fire/rescue services and being selected by her peers.
Great job Samantha, we are very proud of you and are lucky to have you as a part of our department.
PAST FIREFIGHTERS OF THE YEAR
2022 – Samantha Garvie | 2021 – Dominic Goergen | 2020 – Gary Salo | 2019 – Nate Wachowicz |
2018 – Jim Grove | 2017 – Anthony Martin | 2016 – Casey Cichowski | 2015 – Nick Chad |
2014 – SO Drake Parent | 2013 – Jean Harken – Medical Responder | 2012 – Tom Arn | 2011 – John Giacoletti |
2010 – Lt. Brandon Rossi | 2009 – Mike Fabish | 2008 – Lt. Ryan Ludwick | 2007 – Gary Fuller |
2006 – Lt. Joe Giacoletti | 2005 – Lt. Jason Grandy | 2004 – Lt. Pete Stevens | 2003 – Brian Leach |
2002 – Joshua Mosher | 2001 – Matthew Hooverman | 2000 – Capt. Dave Sommers | 1999 – Craig Simon |
1998 – Lt. Matthew Benkert | 1997 – Gary Fuller | 1996 – Warren Wyatt | 1995 – Capt. Tom Ruth |
1994 – Al Kindel | 1993 – Don Ludwick | 1992 – Asst. Chief Michael Cousins | 1991 – Jeff Webster & Lt. Keith Sanford |
1990 – Ed Kragenbrink | 1989 – Asst. Chief Jim Peterson | 1988 – Doug Engel | 1987 – Thomas Aspin |
1986 – Peter Krok | 1985 – Dennis McMahan | 1984 – Roland Marshall | 1983 – Clarence Schultz |
1982 – Lyle Cousins | 1981 – Chief Ken Gauze | 1980 – Gary Muter | 1979 – David Kabobel |
1978 – Almarion Sumption | 1977 – Robert Steele | 1976 – Gerald Knoll | 1975 – George Schmidt |
1974 – Richard Borm | 1973 – Ralph Bowden | 1972 – Charles Chantiny | 1971 – Duwayne Stockwell |
2021 Station 1 Citation of Merit Recipient- Tom Arn
2021 Station 2 Citation of Merit – AC Jason Grandy