Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue Annual Awards Banquet 2024
On Nov 29, 2024 we hosted the Union Bay / Fanny Bay Fire Rescue Annual Awards Banquet at the Fanny Bay Inn, an evening dedicated to celebrating outstanding achievements and recognizing the hard work and dedication of our members and our community.
The event brought together attendees, honourary members, their families and other distinguished guests. The night was filled with stories, heartfelt gratitude, and well deserved recognition.
Highlights of the evening included:
Awards Presentations:
- Firefighter of the year– Capt Steve Strachan
- Rookie of the year—FF Mike Payne
- Chief’s Award—Capt Al Roberts
- First Responder Award—FF Jim Hargreaves
- 5 Years Service—FF Jim Hargreaves
- 10 Years Service—Capt Jon Zand
- 15 Years Service— Lt Rikk Buijs
- 20 Years Service—AC Darcy Rainey
- 25 Years Service—FF Bob Jeffery, and FF Peter Wharram
Community Recognition:
- Anna Hay—Union Bay Market
- Brenda Bitten—UBCC, Down by the Bay
- Kathy Warner / Shannon Lowe—First Credit Union (Union Bay)
- Janice Swanson—Department Bookkeeper
- Diana and Eric—Fanny Bay Inn
Special Guests in attendance:
- Doug DeMarzo— Manager of Community Services CVRD
- Bruce Green—Rural Regional Fire Chief CVRD
In Recognition:
- Of Capt Martin McRae for his service to the Department and the Communities. He has moved on to new adventures and has stepped away. He provided added professionalism to the training program, along with creativity, realism, and entertainment. He will be greatly missed.
A special thanks to our supporters, and volunteers who made this event possible. Your support ensures events like this can continue to inspire and unite us.
Big Thank You to the FBI for supporting and hosting our event.
