LAFD Honors Retirements, Recognitions & Promotions

Fire Chief Troy Hughes delivers welcoming remarks recognizing LAFD distinguished employees at a special ceremony Jan. 14 at Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Keynote Speaker Sen. Leo Jaramillo honors distinguished employees. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Clerk Naomi Maestas administers the Oath of Office. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

LAFD News:

The Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) took a pause out of its normal routine to recognize the accomplishments of many of its distinguished employees with a special ceremony for 2022 retirements, recognitions and promotions on Jan. 14 at Crossroads Church on East Road.

“In the post pandemic, busy, social media connected world it is now more important than ever to take time out to recognize each other’s success, because their shining moment is ours as the Los Alamos County Fire Department fire family to include dispatchers!” Wendy Servey said, Deputy Fire Chief.

State Sen. Leo Jaramillo delivered a keynote address with brief remarks from Los Alamos
County Councilor Randall Ryti and Deputy County Manager Anne Laurent.

2022 Retirees:

  • Steve Dawald
  • Tracy Stidham
  • John Napier
  • Mike Montoya
  • Travis Williams
  • Howard Hall

Phoenix Awards 2022:

  • Chris Rondeau
  • Noah Trujillo
  • Brian Thomas
  • Ray Gandara
  • Ryan Wolf
  • Samuel Meyersick
  • Kevin Kamplain
  • Micah Brittelle
  • Dennis Padilla

Dispatchers:

  • Feiertag
  • Wiuff

Stork Award:

  • Ernest Agnew
  • Scott Hoffman
  • Ruben Padilla
  • Zane Frentheway
  • Johnny Gonzales

Challenge Coins:

  • Kenny Martinez
  • Josh Urban
  • Brett Henry
  • Zachary Klose

Challenge coin for service recognized by Councilor Lepsch:

  • Sean Blanchfield
  • Brian Thomas

Promoted 2022:

  • Wendy Servey
  • James Pepe
  • John Bialy
  • Colorado Cordova
  • Ray Barela
  • Sam Meyersick
  • Dylan Mahoney
  • Dustin Rogers
  • Michael Manzanares
  • Matt Rodriguez
  • Norma Valdez
  • Xavier Anderson
  • Ana Martinez

Los Alamos Fire Department Honor Guard. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Deputy Chief Wendy Servey check the badges and certificates before the ceremony. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the ceremony. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Fire Chief Troy Hughes and Deputy Chief Wendy Servey congratulate Driver Engineer Travis Williams, center, who is retiring with 19 years of service. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos County Councilor Randall Ryti addresses those gathered for the ceremony. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Sam Meyersick is promoted to Captain and holds his son Benjamin as his wife Corrie pins on his new badge. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene outside the Crossroads Bible Church. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

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