The Bethany Volunteer Fire Department is held their 2024-25 Installation and awards banquet at Batavia Country Club on Saturday evening.
The Department responded to 146 calls during 2024, 11 of the calls were fires and 70% were Rescue/EMS calls according to Chief Jeff Fluker. The Chief says this month they have welcomed three new members.
TOP 10 RESPONDERS 2024
10. Vicki Wolak- 34
9. John Szymkowiak- 35
8. Jeff Fluker- 35
7. Carl Hyde Jr.- 37
6. Jeff Wolak- 40
5. Glenn Adams- 41
4. Peggy Johnson-42
3. Gail Smith-62
2. Brian Britten-75
1.Will Thurley-82
YEARS OF SERVICE AWARDS
5 Years of Service
Glenn Adams
Lyle Boundy
Scott Thurley
Will Thurley
10 Years of Service
Ingrid Larrish
30 Years of Service
Debbie Douglas
40 Years of Service
James Phillips
Jack Phillips
55 Years of Service
Ray Stokes
Genesee County Fire Coordinator Tim Yaeger installs the officers for 2025-Chief Jeff Fluker, 1st Assistant Chief John Szymkowiak, 2nd Assistant Chief will Thurley, Fire Police Captain Carl Hyde Jr., EMS Captain Gail Smith, EMS Lieutenant Vicki Wolak.
Firefighter of the Year-Gail Smith presented by Chief Jeff Fluker with 1st Assistant Chief John Szymkowiak and Fire Police Captain Carl Hyde Jr.
Deb Donnelly was presented with the President’s Award by President Steve Breckenridge, with Chief Jeff Fluker and 1st Assistant Chief John Szymkowiak
The Chief’s Award was presented to Will Thurley by Chief Jeff Fluker
Remembering those members who have passed in 2024 with Father Matthew Kawiak, Robert Alwardt and Don Frank.
Invocation with Walter Wenhold
Video of Installation dinner February 8, 2025