COVID-19 took its toll in many ways during 2020, including the cancellation of our annual banquet. It was replaced in part by a ceremony during the October meeting of the South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) Board. What follows are pictures from that ceremony.

Ron Ridley was honored as Firefighter of the Year

Retiring Chief Ron Wise was honored by the fulltime staff.

Retiring Chief Ron Wise was honored by the paid-on-call staff.

Chief Brandon Hinz is sworn-in by SHAES Board Chair Ross Stein.

Promoted Deputy Chief Keith Bierhalter is sworn-in by Chief Hinz.

Promoted Captain Paul Quinn is sworn-in by Chief Hinz.

New Firefighter/Paramedic Tim Forker is sworn-in by Chief Hinz.

New Paid-on-Call Firefighters Aaron Sawyer, Amanda Quinn, Kevin Wildey and Jacob Clemons are sworn-in by Chief Hinz.