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MVFC Announces Member and Firefighter of the Year.

On January 14^th, 2023 at the Millville Volunteer Fire Company Awards night two very special awards were presented by President Gregory Hocker and Past Chief Guy Rickards.

First, the “William J. Quillen Member of the Year Award” was presented to John “Jack” Melson.  In order to be considered to receive this award the member must “exemplify the dedication, selflessness and leadership necessary for the proper administration of the company”.  Mr. Melson made 275 fire alarm responses, is a life member, was elected to serve as our company as Chief Engineer, is the Superintendent of Supplies and drives the ambulance as needed.    

Secondly, the ‘Raymond E. Powell / Louis B. Evans Firefighter of the Year Award” was presented to Alfred “AJ” Moore.  In order to be considered to receive this award the member must “exemplify the courage, commitment and honor inherent to all firefighters”.  Mr. Moore made 302 fire alarm responses, is an apparatus driver/operator, SCBA interior firefighter, is an active EMT and is a reliable responding member at Fire Station 2 in Clarksville.

The Millville Volunteer Fire Company would like to recognize these two outstanding members for their contributions to the MVFC and the community.