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Lt. Jason Reeves 2018 Wayne Firefighter of the Year

By Carolyn Marnon
“Lt. Reeves started with the fire
EMS department in July 2006 and
throughout his career, Jason has be-
come a great asset to the depart-
ment. Jason has spent countless
hours on his own time attending lec-
tures, classes and seminars increas-
ing his knowledge of the fire service,”
said Fire Chief Michael Stradtner at
the 2018 Firefighter Awards Lunch-
eon held April 2.
“In November 2017 Jason was
promoted to the rank of lieutenant
where he demonstrates great leader-
ship on a daily basis. Jason goes
above and beyond his duties for the
City of Wayne Fire/EMS Department
and its residents. Is not uncommon
for Jason to be at the station for sev-
eral hours after getting off duty work-
ing on self-assigned department
projects or tasks.”
“Lt. Reeves has proven to be a
vital part of the City of Wayne
Fire/EMS department and through
his continued dedication to improve
not only his own knowledge but
those that serve with him for the con-
tinued success and advancement of
the City of Wayne. His actions greatly
contribute to the accomplishments
and uphold the finest tradition of the
Wayne Fire/EMS department.”
The Firefighter of the Year award
is given annually to one member of Lt. Jason Reeves, Firefighter of the Year award.
the Fire/EMS Department who has
exemplified outstanding service Reeves years Cullen McKee, Inkster Fire
throughout the year. Safe Driving: awarded for ex- HazMat (Hazardous Materials):
Lt. Reeves is a 2nd generation hibiting safe driving habits. Must not Andy Stager and Bill Thomas Life Saving Awards: Intended
firefighter in the City of Wayne. His have any incidents involving any ap- USAR (Urban Search and Res- for all members directly responsible
father is retired Captain Duane paratus within 10 years. Once cue): Dave Wylie and Jason Reeves for the saving of human life. Eligible
Reeves. Jason says he is following in awarded, cannot be revoked due to to receive this award if the actions
his father’s footsteps by committing future incident. Training Officer: Awarded to led to the prolonging of life to the ex-
to provide the best Fire/EMS serv- Jeremie Schneider, Andy Stager, members who hold certification of tent that the patient was released to
ices possible to the Wayne commu- Bill Thomas, Dave Wylie, Rob Caccia, EMS I/C or Fire Training Officer. medical staff, even if the patient ex-
nity. Receiving this honor is the icing Troy Marlewitz, Jason Reeves, Je- Member must hold the position for pires at a later time.
on the cake. remy Tima and Cullen McKee a least (1) year. Jason Reeves, Cullen McKee and
Andy Stager, EMS I/C Tavis Brehmer
Other awards given were: Education/Achievement Award: Bill Thomas, Firefighter
Rescue Runs Achievements: Higher education. Associate degree:
One award for every 1500 rescue plain ribbon. Bachelor’s degree: oak Unit Citation: Awarded to mem- Honorable Mentions:
runs responded to. leaf cluster bers of units who had outstanding Andy Stager, Staff and Command
Over 1500: Adrian Garduno and Associates Degree: Shaun Pek performance of a difficult task involv- Joseph Krogol, Badge
Shaun Pek FO2: Cullen McKee ing a fire/rescue response/incident. Cullen McKee, FFOTY Honorable
Over 3000: Jeremie Schneider FO3: Jeremie Schneider, Dave Contributions being made as a Mention
and Andy Stager Wylie and Jason Reeves higher degree of professional excel-
Over 4500: Bill Thomas, Troy lence. Other outstanding actions of a Mayor Pro Tem Tom Porter says
Marlewitz, Rob Caccia and Carl Pe- Special Teams: Members who nature which brings unusual credit he had the honor of attending the
ters have become a member in good to the department and its members. awards luncheon. “What a great
Over 6000: Cullen McKee, Je- standing with any specialty team (i.e. Shaun Pek, Assisting Krogol group of firefighters we have in our
remy Tima, Dave Wylie and Jason HAZ-MAT, USAR) for no less than 3 Jason Reeves, Inkster Fire city,” he concluded.
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