Annual Banquet & Awards Ceremony

The Schuyler Hose Company held its annual awards banquet on April 18, 2009 at the Old Saratoga Post 278 American Legion Hall in Schuylerville.

2009 - 2010 Executive Officers were announced and sworn into office by Mayor Sherman:

President Joseph Turcotte
Vice President Richard Behrens
Treasurer Whitney Colvin
Secretary Frank Merrill
Trustee George Graham
Trustee Hugo Leone
Trustee Tom Temple

2009 - 2010 Line Officers were announced and also sworn into office by Mayor Sherman:

Fire Chief Brian Myers, Jr.
1st Asst. Chief Richard Drew
2nd Asst. Chief Tom Benton
Captain Edward Carr
Captain Scott Maguire
Lieutenant Rob Decker
Lieutenant Adam Myers
Lieutenant Matt Derway
Safety Officer Richard Behrens
Fire Investigator Bud Pendrak

The entire membership was excited to welcome home Fire Fighter William Huber who had recently returned from serving in Iraq .

The Awards Ceremony followed:

Zene Garnsey of Paul Garnsey & Son Trucking was honored for his many years of assisting Schuyler Hose Company in maintaining our fleet of apparatus in a manner which makes every truck safe and reliable.

An award recognizing length of service was given to many active firefighters.  For fifteen years of service Tom Benton and Tommy Temple were recognized.  After twenty years of continuous service Scott Maguire and Brian Myers, Jr. received an award.  For forty five years of active service Albin “Bud” Pendrak was thanked.

Firefighter of the Year was awarded to the member showing dedication and support to all activities and functions of the company. The award was voted on by the company membership and given to Adam Myers.

The Chief ' s Award was awarded to the member with outstanding performance in fire ground operations, training, and any other company activities assisting the Fire Chief. The award was given to Shane Buhrmaster as voted by the Line Officers of the company.

The President ' s Award was earned by Raymond Carr because of his outstanding performance in meetings, detail hours, and fund raising and any other company activities assisting the President. The award was voted on by the Executive Officers of the company.

The Town of Saratoga Supervisor’s Award was presented to Frank Merrill to recognize the many hours all firefighters give in service to their community.

The Schuyler Hose Company would like to thank all the residents who they service for their support and cooperation.