Polk Fire held its annual Awards Banquet last Saturday, celebrating the dedication and service of its members. The evening began with a Bell Ceremony honoring fallen team members, followed by recognition of firefighters and staff for their years of service and outstanding contributions.
Awards included Firefighter of the Year to Harmony Alvarez, Paramedic of the Year to Austin Champ, and Officer of the Year to Lt. Matt Connery. Members were also recognized for top response numbers and long-term service milestones, including Chief Ben Stange and Captain Chad Paoli for 25……