Staff Awards and Special Recognition

This past week the Glen Lake Fire Department recognized Firefighter/EMT Pablo Cevallos and Firefighter/EMT James Wendels for their dedication to training above and beyond the standard requirements. Each firefighter with the department is required to log at least 240 hours annually and while everyone has exceeded this standard, Cevallos and Wendels set the bar for this new annual award.

In addition, the Department recognized Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Brown for his dedication to health and wellness. Together with Dr. Lemak of Leelanau Urgent Care and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the Department has recognized Brown's efforts to maintain and improve his physical conditioning as well as overall health.

Our staff trains daily over a wide variety of tasks and objectives ranging from fire attack and emergency medicine to marine operations and physical conditioning.  These firefighters have set a high standard for the Department that will continue to motivate and drive success for our Department as we continue to improve and serve the communities of Glen Arbor and Empire.

Firefighter/EMT Pablo Cevallos receiving his training recognition award from Lt. Bill Parker, Training Officer. 

Firefighter/EMT James Wendels receiving his training recognition award from Lt. Bill Parker, Training Officer. 

Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Brown Receiving the health and wellness award from Chief Dodson and Suzanne Miller Allen representing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.