LVFC Members Awarded by the Towson American Legion
December 06, 2009 - Several LVFC members were awarded by the Towson American Legion Post 22 for the awards of Volunteer Firefighter of the Year and Career Emergency Medical Technician of the Year. These awards are presented to those "first responders" who have exceeded the requirements expected of their positions, and who have demonstrated community service coupled with professional achievement. LVFC members Lieutenant Rodney Hyde and Firefighter Barry Brewer Jr. were both nominated for and awarded the Firefighter of the Year for their quick action on an emergency scene in April. While on scene of a motor vehicle accident on the inner-loop of the Baltimore beltway between Greenspring Avenue and Falls Road, LVFC's crew suddenly became ware of a vehicle at full speed headed right for them and their rescue squad. Brewer shouted to the crew to watch out, and Hyde opened his arms and herded his crew to safety before the fast moving car struck the rear of the rescue squad where they had all been standing. Without the sudden actions of these two individuals, the incident could have resulted into severe harm to LVFC's crew. Another LVFC member, Paramedic / Firefighter Daniel Finke, was awarded the Career Emergency Medical Technician of the Year. Finke joined the Baltimore County Fire Department in 2003 as an EMT, and enrolled in a 1,300-hour program on his own time to become certified as a paramedic. He then took training to become a firefighter, and now is trained and cleared to act as acting Lieutenant in the Emergency Medical Services Division. LVFC would like to congratulate and thank these LVFC members for their dedicated service and the professionalism they demonstrate.
