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8A I DAWSON COUNTY NEWS I dawsonnews.com Wednesday, December 25,2019 DCES firefighters, EMTs receive awards from peers By Jessica Taylor jtaylor@dawsonnews.com Dawson County Emergency Services recent ly held its annual banquet marking the end of the year with awards given to nine of the department’s personnel who were awarded based on votes from their peers. “We would like to thank our dedicated and motivated Coworkers who voted for us and who support us every day,” said Lt. Michael Baumgartner, speaking on behalf of all the awardees. “It is truly a blessing to be honored by our peers and serve the citizens and visi tors of Dawson County.” Award winners included: Robert Richards, Firefighter/EMT of the Year; Justin Mitchell, Firefighter/Paramedic of the Year; Lt. Michael Baumgartner, Fire Officer of the Year; Fire Marshal Jeff Bailey, Chief’s Award; Lt. James Free and Firefighter/EMT Josh Warren, Merit Award; Keith Mangum, Firefighter of the Year; Dawn Phillips, Appreciation Award; and Battalion Chief Doug Wofford who is retiring after 40 years of volunteer service. Photos by Jessica Taylor Dawson County News Dawson County Emergency Services personnel were recently presented awards from their peers for their service to Dawson County. All below award winners are pictured with Fire Chief Danny Thompson. Lt. Michael Baumgartner received the Fire Officer of the Year Award. Dawn Phillips receives the Appreciation Award. Keith Mangum is awarded Volunteer Firefighter of the Year. Firefighter/Paramedic Justin Mitchell receives the Firefighter/Paramedic Award. Firefighter/EMT Robert Richards receives the Firefighter/EMT of the Year Award. Fire Station 7's firefighter/EMT Josh Warren and Lt. James Free receive the Merit Award for their service to Dawson County. Jeff Bailey ■"■■““"""or Your OmsmmuK rassssSBr* Fire Marshal Jeff Bailey receives the Chiefs Award. Visit our RESALE SHOP & BOUTIQUE benefits the Wed. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 5:30 ] >.m. | 54 S. Lumpkin Campground Rd. Humane Society ANff Collision Bradley M. Maple ^Dawsonville Specialists CPA, PC () Veterinary 706-216-0992 706-216-2362 Hospital 103 Industrial Park Road, Dawsonville 2390 Thompson Road Suite 100 Dawsonville 706-265-8381 and a We will be open on Christmas Eve from 11 AM to 1 PM We will be closed on Christmas Day F ~AT tion Dawson County Humane Society 706-265-9160 | 633 Martin Road, Dawsonville adjacent to the Rock Creek Sports Complex