Wahoo Volunteer  Fire and Rescue

John Manners Banquet

Saturday, February 21, 2004

The Wahoo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department recently held its annual John Manners Banquet. The event is named after a past Fire Chief and longtime member of the organization and the community. A representative of the Lions Club presented awards to the five fire and rescue squad members who attended the most calls in 2003. They were:

  • Ron Voboril
 250 Calls
  • Mark Meyer
 168 Calls
  • Michelle Libal
 149 Calls
  • Don Jonas
 124 Calls
  • Jim Nelson
 119 Calls

 

Also, several individuals received service anniversary awards. They were:

  • Wyatt Swartz
 5 Year Pin
  • Matt Kracl
 10 Year Pin
  • Bob Chvatal
 15 Year Plaque
  • Tim Nordstrom
 15 Year Plaque
  • Don Jonas
 20 Year Plaque
  • Joe Vculek
 25 Year Plaque

 

The evening also included a guest speaker from the Omaha Fire Department. Chief spoke of the importance volunteer departments have in our communities, and the many dangers faced. In attendance were honoree members of the fire department, members of the rural board, and members of city council.