Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department’s Lennie Anthony receives his plaque for his 50 years of service to the fire department. Lennie also accepted a 72-year membership pin for his father, Vince Anthony, who was not able to attend the awards.
Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department’s 2022 Firefighters of the Year, from left: Stu Tarrant and Jamie Lewis with over 15 years, J.T. Lewis in the five to 15 years category, and Daniel Miller, members less than five years. This award was voted on by the members of the Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department.
Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department member Chris Pinder receives the EMS Captain’s Award. Pinder, who has been a member of QVFD for over 17 years, was the top EMS responder in 2022, going out on 113 EMS calls.
Guests at the Queenstown VFD annual awards and installation of officers banquet, held Saturday evening, January 14, at the Bay Country Moose Lodge, go through the wonderful buffet provided by Chesapeake Celebration Catering Service.
Receiving the 2022 Chief’s Award from Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department Chief Frank Russum (center), left, Stu Tarrant and Timothy Palmer, right.
Left, Brian Caldwell receives the 2022 President Award from fire department President Jeffrey Lewis.
Left, Queenstown Lion’s Club President Crystal Sipes presents the Lion’s Club 2022 Firefighter of the Year Award to firefighter Daniel Miller.
Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department’s top five fire responders for 2022, from left: Timothy Palmer (207 calls), Chris Nash (201), Lennie Anthony (165), Jamie Lewis (152), and J.T. Lewis (137). They were all recognized Saturday evening, January 14, during the fire department’s annual awards program and installation of officers banquet, held at the Bay Country Moose Lodge in Queenstown.
The 2023 Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department’s administrative, fire, EMS and Ladies Auxiliary officers take the oath of office for the new year, Saturday evening, Jan. 14, during annual awards and installation banquet, held at the Bay Country Moose Lodge in Queenstown. QVFD responded to a total of 393 emergency calls in 2022, slightly more than in 2021.
QUEENSTOWN — In addition to celebrating the hard work of first responders during 2022, Queenstown Volunteer Fire Department announced the purchase of property to build a new firehouse.
Saturday evening, Jan. 14, the QVFD held their annual awards and installation of officers banquet. It was the first time since the pandemic began that the fire department has held an in-person awards program, resuming at the Bay Country Moose Lodge in Queenstown.
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