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2003 Dinner Dance at Towne House

Springfield Fire Company held the annual Dinner Dance on April 26th at the Towne House in Media.  The Dinner Dance is held every year to recognize the members of Springfield Fire Company for their hard work and dedication during the previous year.  The banquet was attended by over 100 members, quests and local government officials.

The Dinner Dance is the annual awards ceremony for Springfield Firefighters and Fire Police.  The following awards were given out during this year's ceremony:

Top Ten Firefighters (Total Runs)

1. Matthew LeTourneau (561)
2. John Fox (552)
3. John Hinchcliffe (515)
4. Mike O'Hara (477)
5. Jack Redding (474)
6. Brian Bretherick (429)
7. Keith Thomas (427)
8. Lou Valentine (404)
9. Ed Abel Jr. (392)
10. Robert Tracey (392)

Top Four Fire Police (Total Runs)

1. John A. Wesley (474)
2. George Farrelly (309)
3. Milt Sinkinson (277)
4. Richard Gildea (192)

Life Awards (20 Years of Service)

1. Michael Ranieri
2. Bob Bansept
3. John R. Wesley

President's Award:  Matthew Woolston

Chief's Award:  Jack Redding and John Fox

Firefighter of the Year Award:  Keith Thomas

Springfield Fire Company would like to thank Clifton Heights Fire Company for providing coverage at Station 44 during the Dinner Dance.