Oxford FD hosts annual banquet and award ceremony
OXFORD – Nearly 160 people attended the annual Oxford Fire Department banquet on Saturday, held at the Oxford Fire Station.
Once everyone had finished digging into a Hoppies-catered feast, Oxford Fire Chief Mike Cobb thanked everyone for attending and listed a number of the department’s achievements over the past year. Fire Chief Cobb finished his address by cautioning first responders to be careful out there, pointing to a December shooting in Webster, NY, as evidence for the increasing dangers responders are facing.
Guest speaker, District 122 Assemblymen Clifford W. Crouch, took the podium next and addressed those assembled.
“It is an honor to be here, to recognize all of the responders as well as to thank them for their services,” he said, adding his remorse that emergency responders seem to be facing additional dangers.
Next to take the podium was Chenango County Fire Coordinator Matthew Beckwith, who spoke on a number of different subjects including state cuts and new training. He also spoke of increases in the communication between first responders and intelligence agencies regarding potentially hostile situations.
“Just remember we all stand together ... we have to push forward because we are the only people running in when everyone else is running out,” Beckwith concluded.
The guest speakers were followed by an awards ceremony. Among those honored for their service to the community were: Chad Brown for Firefighter of the Year; Connie Rowlison, Auxiliary President; James Ross, receiving the Chuck Ross for Outstanding Service Award; Fire Police Captain Stuart L'Hommedieu as Fire Police of the Year; and Marge Custer as Auxiliary Person of the Year.
“Deciding on the EMS award recipient was easy this year because this person has put in a lot of time,” said Chief Cobb before announcing Melinda Ives as the EMS Provider of the Year to a standing ovation.
Once everyone had finished digging into a Hoppies-catered feast, Oxford Fire Chief Mike Cobb thanked everyone for attending and listed a number of the department’s achievements over the past year. Fire Chief Cobb finished his address by cautioning first responders to be careful out there, pointing to a December shooting in Webster, NY, as evidence for the increasing dangers responders are facing.
Guest speaker, District 122 Assemblymen Clifford W. Crouch, took the podium next and addressed those assembled.
“It is an honor to be here, to recognize all of the responders as well as to thank them for their services,” he said, adding his remorse that emergency responders seem to be facing additional dangers.
Next to take the podium was Chenango County Fire Coordinator Matthew Beckwith, who spoke on a number of different subjects including state cuts and new training. He also spoke of increases in the communication between first responders and intelligence agencies regarding potentially hostile situations.
“Just remember we all stand together ... we have to push forward because we are the only people running in when everyone else is running out,” Beckwith concluded.
The guest speakers were followed by an awards ceremony. Among those honored for their service to the community were: Chad Brown for Firefighter of the Year; Connie Rowlison, Auxiliary President; James Ross, receiving the Chuck Ross for Outstanding Service Award; Fire Police Captain Stuart L'Hommedieu as Fire Police of the Year; and Marge Custer as Auxiliary Person of the Year.
“Deciding on the EMS award recipient was easy this year because this person has put in a lot of time,” said Chief Cobb before announcing Melinda Ives as the EMS Provider of the Year to a standing ovation.
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