(Atlantic) The Annual Atlantic Fire Department awards banquet was held Saturday, January 29th. The Atlantic Fire Department and the Iowa Firefighters Association recognize those that have dedicated 20 years and over to fire service. Locally, the Atlantic Fire Department began recognizing those that have served for 5 years and over.
In 2011, the AFD began giving out the Firefighter of the Year Award. The award is given after several areas of service are considered. It is mandatory that the person has successfully completed the Firefighter 1 class as given by a trained instructor through the training bureau. Other considerations are: calls to service, training hours and community service hours. For 2021, Cole Lowary was awarded the Firefighter of the Year award. (Pictured at left)
(Photo: Cappel, AFD Chief and ReAnn Cappel, receiving wings for drone pilot)
Bottom Photo with Years of Service:
Front row: Russel Peck ( 35 ) Tom Cappel, AFD Chief, Cole Lowary ( 5 )
Back row: Brent Marnin ( 5 ), Mark McNees ( 30 ), Marty Petersen ( 30 ), Gene Schmelling ( 30 ),
Alex Smith ( 5 ), Pete Smith ( 5 ), John Johnson (40 ).
Those receiving awards but not present for the picture were: Trent Cappel ( 20 ), Bob Reynolds ( 20 ), Jim Shannon ( 30 )
