The Atlantic Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Dinner and Awards Banquet Saturday night. During the event, Jake Vetter was named Firefighter of the Year, and Jim Shannon was recognized as the Officer of the Year.

Former Fire Chief Mark McNees was recognized for his 13-years of service as Chief. Tim Cappel and Doug Sandbothe were also recognized for their 20-years of service to the department. (All photos below courtesy Wendy Richter)

L-R: Former IFA President Roger Bissen, Jake Vetter, and Tom Cappel, Atlantic Fire Chief

L-R: Roger Bissen, former IFB President, Mark McNees, former Atlantic Fire Chief, and Tom Cappel, Atlantic Fire Chief

L-R: Former IFB President Roger Bissen, Tim Cappel, Doug Sandbothe, and Tom Cappel, Atlantic Fire Chief.

L-R: Former IFA President, Roger Bissen, Jim Shannon, Mark McNees, and former Atlantic Fire Chief)