Four firefighters received awards for their years of service to the department. From left are Josh Kelchen, five years; David Husmann, 10 years; Josh Kray, 15 years; and Marv Kelchen, 35 years.
Receiving awards for clocking the most training hours were, from left, TJ Nealson, Shannon Poe, Kody Miles, Kelly Green, and Johnny Russ. (Photos by Mark Spensley)
The Monticello Fire Department held their annual awards banquet on Feb. 8. Three retired firefighters were honored for their dedication to the department and community. From left are Kelly Green, 31 years, Mark Spensley, 26 years, and Marv Kelchen, 35 years. Missing from photo: Drew Mescher, 15 years.
Mark Spensley received the Firefighter of the Year Award during the Monticello Fire Department annual banquet. Spensley served on the department for 26 years.
