The Atlantic Fire Dept. Awards Banquet was held recently

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February 19th, 2025 by Ric Hanson

(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Fire Department held its annual Awards Banquet February 8th at the Venue, in downtown Atlantic. The event is a time for those currently serving, and those that have retired to get together, for an evening of fun. The dinner was catered by the Downtowner and the entertainment this year was game night, games and card playing.

It is also a time for firefighters to be recognized for their service. Certificates are given for years of service from the IFA. Those are presented after 20 years of service. Here are photos from the event, courtesy Wendy Richter:

Recent Retirees receiving Ax Plaque: Rich Smith, Russel Peck, John Johnson

AFD retirees attending the banquet: Front row: Dustin McLaren, Norm Clark, Steve Curtis, Mark McNees;Back Row: Darrin Petty, Rich Smith, Russell Peck, AFD Chief Cappel, John Johnson, Shawn Sarsfield, Rick McDermott

Doug Sandbothe, receiving his 25 year certificate & pin, AFD Chief Cappel

Roger Bissen, IFA Representative, Tim Cappel, receiving 25 year certificate & pin, Mark McNees, IFA Representative, AFD Chief, Cappel

Roger Bissen, IFA representative, Jeremiah Thompsen, receiving 20 year certificate & pin, Mark McNees, IFA Representative and AFD Chief, Cappel

Tom with Tyler Thomas & Steele McLaren, with their 1 year award; receiving helmet shield and jacket nameplate