Last Saturday 16-JAN-2010 The Oakland Fire Department celebrated its annual installation dinner. At this social gathering the department takes the time to recognize the accomplishments of 2009 and this year the transistion to a new Chief Robert Knapp and his entourage of incoming 2010 officers.
This year's command includes:
Patrick Kellett Assistant Chief
Curtis LeRoy Assistant Chief
Mark Romme Lieutenant
John Madden Lieutenant
Tim Ryan Captain
Roy Bauberger Engineer
David Hutsebaut Engineer
Joseph Gallup Secretary
Vinny Dies Lieutenant
Charlie Kelly Captain
Vinny Incorvaia Lieutenant
In addition Vincent Dies was named Firefighter of the year, Joseph F Gallup was recognized as rookie of the year, and also saw the most fire calls- 250, and Joseph A. Gallup was honored for 50 years of dedicated service.
We were touched to recieve a letter from Chief Robert Haemmerle serving in Afghanistan.
The food was great, the dancing fun, and everyone had a good time.
Incoming Officers for 2010 are introduced
Russ Stammer, Dept. Chaplain leads the invocation.
New Chief Robert Knapp says a few opening remarks
Peter Sondervan leaves his tenure as Chief with style.
Mark Romme - Receives the Company 1 Chiefs award given by 2009 Assistant Chief Robert Knapp
Tim Kriss - 3rd place Black Hat Award, 199 fire calls in 2009
Joseph F. Gallup - 1st place Black Hat Award, 250 fire calls.
Joseph A. Gallup - 50 years of service, and 2nd place Black Hat Award.
Surrounded by his family, Joseph A. Gallup is surprised with a new riding mower, complete with OFD insignia.
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