Regis Long Award

The Regis Long Award is named for Regis Long, who joined the department in 1952 and served as the fire chief for over eleven years.  Rege was instrumental in many early apparatus aquisitions.  

This award is given to individuals who have made outstanding contributions in fire department operations.

1998 – Jeff Penatzer & Bob Burkett

1999 – Steve Parks

2000 – FD Marching Unit

2001 – Larry Wilburn

2003 – Ray “Spike” Penatzer

2004 – Matt Penatzer

2005 – Bob Burkett

2006 - Brad Bodenschatz

2007 - Samilda Huber

2008 - The "Parade Cleaning Crew"

2009 - Dan Penatzer

2010 - Brad Bodenschatz

2011 - Larry Penatzer

2012 - Nate Persio

2013 - Brandon Penatzer

2016 - Dan Penatzer

2017 - Kevin, Brandon & Brock Rhodes

2019 - Drew Bodenschatz

2020 - Brad Bodenschatz

2021 - Larry Penatzer

2022 - Chris Hogue

2023 - Rescue Tool Committee