On Friday, October 23rd, the Chula Vista Fire Department held its annual Awards & Recognition Ceremony. Below is a list of this year's recipients. Congratulations to all the recipients and those nominated.
VFW award 2008 - Tim Mehrer
VFW award 2009 - Angelo Cappos
Bonita Sunrise Rotary - Gary Breton
American Legion Award - Robert Hill Jr.
Commendation for Structural Collapse Technician - Brendan Barahura and Harry Muns
Commendation for Rope Rescue Technician - Francisco Godinez
Commendation for Firefighter’s Foundation - Michael Neal
Commendation for Special Merit - Christopher Manroe
Commendation for Training Instructor - Gary Breton
Employee of the Year 2008 - James Garcia
Employee of the Year 2009- Raymond Salazar
Commendation for Excellent Service to Fire Prevention - Darin Golden
Co-Volunteer of the Year - Maria Zadoronzy and Rafael Onida
Explorer of the Year - Tanner Lindsay
Firefighter of the Year - Charles Kuniyoshi
Engineer of the Year - Brendan Barahura
Officer of the Year - John Bates
Exceptional Citizen Service - Local 12
Exceptional Citizen Service - Eric Childers
Exceptional Civilian Service Award - Vanessa Giuliano
Chief Rudy Schmoke Award - John Bates
Chief Rudy Schmoke Award - Robert Hill Jr.
Lifesaving Honor Guard - Engine 55 - Angelo Cappos, Thomas Johnson, John Hess
Lifesaving - Francisco Soto, Chris Elwart, Victor Reeves
