On Saturday night the Webster City Fire Dept. Had their award night. In 2024 there were 3 swift water rescues. The firefighters that made the rescues were Capt’s Hayes and sowle, Lt’s wills, madsen, and firefighters hunter hayes, Harrison Hayes, and Cole Youngdale. They each received a commendation of Merit award for their courage and quick actions in each of the rescues.
We also had a train vs. vehicle accident where members made strong life saving decisions to keep the patients alive. For their quick and life saving work that day they received the life saving commendation. These firefighters were Jeffrey fox, Andy Sowle, Zach Williams, Paul Tolle, Cole Youngdale, Todd Madsen, Conner Hanson, Harrison Hayes, and Kenric Weinschenk.
We also celebrated several members that had achieved years of service awards. FF Doolittle has 30 years, Lt. Zehner has 50 years, Lt. Tolle has 25 years, and FF Fox has 10 years. Lt. Jessen has 20 years and FF Ferguson has 25.
And last we celebrated our Firefighter of the year, Cole Youngdale. FF Youngdale is about to hit 10 years with the department and has been a big impact on our department. He has been an important part of our fleet management, always helping to repair or maintain our apparatus. He is a very dedicated member and can be counted on when on scene to do what is needed to get the job done. He is one of our best firefighters and is always trying to gain knowledge and skill. This last year he was awarded two commendations, one for Meritorious effort in a swift water rescue and one for life saving efforts. He is what we hope for in our firefighters. Congrats to Cole Youngdale on this award, it is much deserved.