Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue recently held its Awards and Promotional Ceremony to recognize employees who have completed their career and retired from the organization, promoted to new positions, or joined the department as a new member.
Fire Rescue also recognized several employees with awards for exceptional dedication and service, courage or professional conduct that, exemplify the highest ideals and standards in supporting the mission of Hilton Head Island Fire Rescue in 2021.
| Firefighter of the Year | Senior Firefighter Max Peterson |
| Officer of the Year | Lieutenant Joe Zoffoli |
| EMT of the Year | Fire Apparatus Operator Chris Darmon |
| Dispatcher of the Year | 911 Senior Public Safety Telecommunicator Mackenzie Hrobar |
| Employee of the Year | Maintenance Supervisor Keith Tison |
| Leadership Award | Senior Fire Inspector Christopher Osterman |
| Leadership Award | Fire Apparatus Operator Shane Marstiller |
| Chiefs Award | Lieutenant Steve Fierro |
| Civic Award | Captain Lee Jenkins (2021 Hilton Head Island Rotary Club Award Fire Fighter of the Year) |
| Civic Award | Captain Lee Jenkins (2021 Hilton Head Island Rotary Club Award Fire Fighter of the Year) |
| South Carolina Fire Academy | |
| Order of the Maltese | Firefighter Jason Proctor |
| Letters of Commendation | Town Senior GIS Analyst Kris KronleinFire Apparatus Operator Dan Meilo Firefighter Peter Maresma Captain Janet Peduzzi Deputy Chief Joheida Fister |
For additional information on any of the awards or the recipients, please call Joheida Fister at 843-247-3741.
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