Summit Fire & EMS recently honored a number of emergency responders, administrators and staff, including four employees who have served the organization and its predecessors for 25 years.

Deputy chief Brian Schenking, captain Todd Hebebrand, engineer Mark Nielsen and firefighter Jason Bell each received a commemorative bugle honoring 25 years of service given to emergency response in Summit County, according to a news release from the fire protection district.

Additionally, Battalion Chief Ryan Cole, Lt. Doug Beeler and engineers Jeremy Antemesaris and Tom Adams were presented with commemorative fire helmets in appreciation of 20 years of service, the release states.

Lt. Steven Wantuck was honored for 10 years of service, and Lt. Tyler Nelson, firefighters Aaron Baker and Chris Cuculis, Deputy Fire Marshal Scott Benson, compensation and benefits specialist Erin Mumma and administrative tech Ginger Hatton each were cited for five years of service.

Engineer Travis Sirek received the coveted Chief’s Award for his work in getting a new engine ready for service along with his jack-of-all-trades expertise working with mechanics, the release states.

Longtime EMS Coordinator Jill Ridenhour and wildland specialist Hannah Ohlson were presented with community awards for their work with the public, and wildland specialist Doug Lesch received a safety award for his tireless efforts to prepare our firefighters for battling wildfires.

Paramedic Matt Parker was presented with medals for earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, firefighter Sam Brunetta was honored for his master’s degree, paramedic Shauna Rial earned her bachelor’s degree, and Lt. Chris Romano, fire medic Kevin Chandler and fire medic Anthony Maurina were honored for earning associate’s degrees.

“Every year, we like to take a step back and reflect on the achievements of the members of Summit Fire & EMS as a way to show appreciation to the people who serve our community so well,” Chief Travis Davis said in a statement. “We should all celebrate their successes and be pleased that they are here for us.”