Richmond Chamber of Commerce 911 Awards
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce 911 Awards were established in 2003 by the Chamber to honour members of Richmond Fire-Rescue, RCMP, Coast Guard and Ambulance/Paramedic, and those municipal and community persons, groups and organizations who provide the 9-1-1 services for the citizens of Richmond for their bravery and significant contributions to our community.Celebrating Our Community Heroes
The next Richmond Chamber of Commerce 911 Awards will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2010.
Tickets are available through the Richmond Chamber of Commerce for $80.00 plus GST per person or $800.00 plus GST for a table of 10. If you would like to purchase tickets or make a nomination, please contact Carol at the Chamber at 604.278.2822 or caroly@richmondchamber.ca.
2009 Nominees
Category: Firefighter or Fire-Rescue Crew of the Year Award
Nominations from: The community and/or from all sectors of the service
Criteria: The recipient(s) will be a firefighter or a fire-rescue crew who have demonstrated through their conduct, performance of duty, positive contribution to the community or bravery has been the subject of a nomination.
Emergency Response Vehicle Preparation Team
Captain Colin Mohan
EVT Captain Tom Hooker
EVT Wes Walker
FF Kevin Gray
Fire Investigation
Inspector Dave MacDonald
Seahurst Fire Crew – Rescue of a Woman from a House Fire
Battalion 1 – Acting BC Doug Scott
Engine 6 – Captain Dave Johnston, FF Kevin Wahl, FF Mike Rende, FF Kal Bola
Engine 2 – Captain Dave Edinger, FF Ed Selinger, FF Ron Gunther, FF Bjarne McKnight
Quint 7 – Captain Jamie Buchanan, FF Brad Cooper, FF Steve Bonato, FF Kevin Griffin
Rescue 7 – Captain Gordy Falls, FF Brad Patkau, FF Jim McGillivary
Squamish Holiday Rescue
FF Colin Medhurst – WINNER
Training Team
ATO/Captain Stuart Sutton – New Firefighter Recruit training
ATO/Captain Troy Tack – Live Fire training program
ATO/Captain Jim Wishlove – Insights, Officer Development program
ATO Captain Kevin Gray – Technical Rescue programs
Category: Community Safety Initiative Award
Nominations from: All divisions
Criteria: The recipient(s) being either persons, groups, organizations including municipal employees who have introduced, managed, championed or contributed to an initiative that has significantly contributed towards making Richmond a safe and livable community in which to live.
Project Work on Sustainability and Emergency Rations
FF Allan Newell and Sandy Pearson
Hotel Safety Initiative
Inspector Tom Beaupre for facilitating
Van-Air Marina Hotel
Sandman Signature Hotel and Resort
Best Western Richmond Inn
River Rock Casino Resort
2008 Nominees
Category: Firefighter or Fire-Rescue Crew of the Year Award
Nominations from: All sectors of the service
Criteria: The recipient(s) will be a firefighter or a fire rescue crew who have demonstrated through their conduct, performance of duty, positive contribution to the community or bravery has been the subject of a nomination.
Richmond Townhouse Fire
Engine 3 – Acting Captain Doug Petraschuk, FF Andrew Brannen, FF Greg Protz, FF Eric Elshof
Rescue 7 – Captain Bud Smallwood, FF Joel Lemaire
Quint 7 – Captain Paul Nickell, FF Bill Buchannon, FF Ken Moleman, FF Mike Smith
Jim Wishlove, Assistant Training Officer
Richmond Plane Crash – WINNER
Battalion 1 – Battalion Chief Glenn Tinkley
Rescue 1 – Captain Doug Harris, FF Mike Kelly
Engine 4 – Captain Kirby Graeme, FF Glen Cameron, FF Aaron Van Iperen, FF Jason Pinkney
Quint 1 – Captain Brian Flett, FF Steve Jeffcoatt, FF Jerret Vaughn, FF Kelvin Cornelssen
Category: Fire-Rescue Career Achievement Award
Nominations from: All divisions
Criteria: The recipient will be an outstanding individual who has made a lengthy and dedicated effort to enhance safety and livability within the City of Richmond. This is a long-term recognition award.
Fire Chief Jim Hancock (Retired)
Fire Chief Geoff Lake (Retired)
Chief Fire Prevention Officer Bob Furlong
Category: Community Safety Initiative Award
Nominations from: All divisions
Criteria:The recipient(s) being either persons, groups or organizations that have introduced, managed or championed an initiative that has significantly contributed towards making Richmond a safer community in which to live.
Bob Ransford – Onside Program
Captain Rae Barkley, Constable Janelle Robertson and Sheila Yamamoto, EFSIT Clerk – Electrical and Fire Safety Inspection program
Keith Pattinson – 40 Developmental Asset
RFR Thailand Team
Luis Alves, Lorenzo Arcari, Tom Beaupre, Brian Coombs, Jeff Dalziel, Scott Duncan, Amar Gottenbos, Kevin Griffin, Pete Hocaloski, Tom Johnson, Randy Kelder, Randy Law, Art Lewis, Brian MacLeod, Roger Nelson (retired), Trevor Northrup, Al Ostafiew, Jason Pinkney, Mike Rende, Edgar Rodriguez, Doug Scott, Kevin Stewardson, Aaron van Iperen, Darryl Wellsted
