Tri-State Fire Protection District Staff
Administration
Chief Patrick Brenn received a Unit Citation
Deputy Chief Jeffrey Allenspach received a Valor Award.
Deputy Chief Jeffrey Allenspach received a Unit Citation.
Fire Prevention Bureau
Platoon #1 Black Shift
The Hundred Club Award of Valor is a life-long honor of law enforcement officers and firefighters chosen by their peers for heroic actions above and beyond the normal expectations of their duties and their jobs. Battalion Chief Joseph Ostrander earned the Hundred Club Award of Valor in 2002.
Battalion Chief Joseph Ostrander received a Valor Award.
Battalion Chief Joseph Ostrander received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
Lietenant John Ostrander received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
Lietenant John Ostrander is a veteran of the United States Army.
Lietenant Daniel Heisen received a Unit Citation.
Firefighter Michael Smego received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
Firefighter Joseph Hicks was presented with the Fire Chief’s Citation award for his work with the nonprofit charity Project Fire Buddies. Firefighter Hicks was among three firefighters who formed the Tri-State Chapter of Project Fire Buddies in 2022. He has dedicated countless hours both on and off duty working with local families with a child battling a serious illness. Firefighter Hicks is among the first three recipients of the Fire Chief’s Citation award.
Firefighter Steven Paver is a member of the Honor Guard.
Platoon #2 Red Shift
Battalion Chief Steven Vogel was deployed to perform rescues in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with MABAS Division 10 in 2005.
The Hundred Club Award of Valor is a life-long honor of law enforcement officers and firefighters chosen by their peers for heroic actions above and beyond the normal expectations of their duties and their jobs. Lieutenant Jeffrey Kier has earned the Hundred Club Award of Valor twice (so far) during his career.
Lieutenant Jeffrey Kier received a Valor Award.
Lieutenant Jeffrey Kier received a Unit Citation.
Firefighter Stephen Shreve received a Unit Citation.
Firefighter Kathryn Hoffman was presented with the Fire Chief’s Citation award for her work with the nonprofit charity Project Fire Buddies. Firefighter Hoffman was among three firefighters who formed the Tri-State Chapter of Project Fire Buddies in 2022. She has dedicated countless hours both on and off duty working with local families with a child battling a serious illness. Firefighter Hoffman is among the first three recipients of the Fire Chief’s Citation award.
Firefighter Nicholas Charlton was presented with the Fire Chief’s Citation award for his work with the nonprofit charity Project Fire Buddies. Firefighter Charlton was among three firefighters who formed the Tri-State Chapter of Project Fire Buddies in 2022. He has dedicated countless hours both on and off duty working with local families with a child battling a serious illness. Firefighter Charlton is among the first three recipients of the Fire Chief’s Citation award.
Firefighter Sarah Tholotowsky is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Platoon #3 Gold Shift
Battalion Chief Matthew Parris is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Battalion Chief Matthew Parris is a member of the Honor Guard.
Lieutenant David Davis received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
Firefighter Michael Paruolo received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
Firefighter Michael Gay is a member of the Honor Guard.
Firefighter Robert Gill received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
Firefighter Thomas Guttello received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
Firefighter Benjamin Faught received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
Firefighter Colin Lee received a Unit Citation in recognition for his extraordinary actions performed during the lifesaving service call on May 27, 2023.
