The Volunteer of the Year Award (formerly Firefighter of the Year Award) is presented to an individual who actively promotes and improves the fire service and their community through service, commitment, and dedication.
To nominate a candidate for the OVFA Volunteer of the Year Award, CLICK HERE to download the form. Nominated by peers, the winner of this prestigious award selected by the OVFA Volunteer of the Year Committee.
Congratulations to past OVFA Firefighter of the Year award recipients!
2018 –
2017 – Tessie Adams, Multnomah County FD #14
2016 – Eric Bue, Coquille Fire
2015 – Seth Grover – Multnomah County FD # 14
2014 – Jade Ames – Redmond Fire & Rescue
2013 – Tom Layton – Multnomah County FD #14
2011 – Eric Bue, Coquille Fire
2010 – Rich Hopkins, Coquille Fire
2009 – Jeramy Huston, Seaside Fire & Rescue
2008 – Anthony Calcango, Multnomah RFPD #14
2007 – Tom Davis, Ontario Fire & Rescue
2006 – Dave Scolari, Coquille Fire Department
2005 – Al Lonsworth, Lowell Fire District
2004 – Kurt Lang, Harrisburg Fire District
2003 – Koursh MNmodjtabai, Boring Fire District #59
2002 – Robert 'Bob" Berry, Lebanon Fire District
2001 – Bob Layton, Multnomah RFDP #14
2000 – Bill Hickerson, Illinois Valley RFPD
1999 – Duane Redfield, Multnomah RFDP #14
1998 – Bill Leming, Douglas County FD
1997 – Glenn E. Palmer, John Day Fire Department
1996 – Kevin Smith, Ontario Fire & Rescue
1995 – Jim Trett, Keizer Fire