New Albany Fire Department celebrates Christmas, honors service for 2017

The New Albany Fire Department held its annual Christmas Fellowship and Service Awards dinner on Tuesday night, December 19th at the New Albany Community Center. Current and former employees of the department met to share a meal, contemplate another successful year of service  for the department and celebrate the Christmas season.

Fire Chief Steve Coker presents New Albany Fire Lieutenant Allen Elder with the 2017 Firefighter of the year award.

Honoring New Albany Fire Department members who have received service awards and other special recognition is always an important part of the evening. Fire Chief, Steve Coker presented the awards.

Fire Chief Steve Coker presents New Albany Fire Lieutenant Eddie Latham with his 20 year service award.

Fire Chief Steve Coker presents New Albany Fire Captain Richie Bryant with his 20 year service award.

New Albany Fire Department Christmas dinner, 2017:

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Members of the New Albany Fire Department share a Christmas fellowship meal.