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Photos: Alabama Fire Department annual awards banquet

By Kara Richenberg
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Festive ugly sweaters worn by attendees during Alabama Fire Department's annual awards banquet Saturday.
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President's Award - Rising Star -  Nicky Stefanski 
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President's Award - Rising Star - Colleen Nelson
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Top Responder Award - Alex Summers - 90 calls
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Rookie of the Year Award - James Nichols
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Service Award - Ryan Thompson
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Firefighter of the Year Award - Presented posthumously to the family of Anthony (Tony) Mudrzynski.
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EMS Award - Provider of the Year - Terry Thompson (right) with Brianna Smith (left)
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Induction of officers.
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Top 10 Responders were Alex Summers, 90; Ryan Thompson, 85; Todd Thompson, 85; James Nichols, 83; Rob Crossen, 78; John Summers, 67; Johsh Mullen, 65; Terry Thompson, 61; Max Maerten, 35; and Gary Patnode Jr., 28.

10 Years of Service - Leah Thompson and Jamie Belluscio.

15 Years - David Kinney and Gary Patnode Sr.

35 Years - Rick Brunea and Alison Thompson

70 Years - Hank Mudrzynksi

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