ETVFD Celebrates Members' Contributions at 22nd annual Volunteer Firefighter Recognition and Scholarship Banquet
By ETFD Watch Desk
March 24, 2025
ETVFD members, township officials, and sponsors attended the 22nd annual Volunteer Firefighter Recognition and Scholarship Banquet. This event provides us with a special opportunity to honor the dedication and hard work of our members who give so much to our community throughout the year. We celebrate their achievements, mark milestones and recognize the unwavering service they provide. This banquet was hosted at the Reading Country Club where members and patrons sat back for a relaxing night of dinner, conversation and awards. Thank you to Garden Spot Fire Rescue for providing coverage, so our members could enjoy the evening. And a special thank you to our sponsors for your recognition and support.
The following individuals were recognized during the banquet:
• 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 - Josh Niziolek • 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 - Codey Eshenaur • 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳'𝘀 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 - Steve Begley • 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 - Chase Webb • 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - Eric Lessig, Anthony Ricciuti, Brian Rhein, Bob Hoover, Josh Niziolek, Dean Clissa, Scott Kulp, Matt Eshenaur, Bill Marsden and John Painter Jr. • 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟭 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Crystal Bifulco, Phil Ellingsworth Jr., Matt Esslinger, Jake Reed, Anthony Ricciuti, Nate Stamp, Ben Thrush, Chase Webb and Chloe Wright • 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗠𝗧 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - Jake Crump, Rick Lombardo Jr., Josh Niziolek and Jeff Rhoads • 𝟯𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 - Justin Shaffer • 𝟭𝟬 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 - Christine Boud and Ricky Fritchman • 𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 - Bob Hoffman, Jay Rhoads and Eric Thrush • 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 ($𝟱𝟬𝟬 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵) - Chase Webb and Chloe Wright
Firefighter of the Year - Josh Niziolek
Junior Firefighter of the Year - Codey Eshenaur
Chief's Award - Steve Begley
Rookie of the Year - Chase Webb
Top 10 Responders - - Eric Lessig, Anthony Ricciuti, Brian Rhein, Bob Hoover, Josh Niziolek, Dean Clissa, Scott Kulp, Matt Eshenaur, Bill Marsden and John Painter Jr.
30 Years of Service - Justin Shaffer
Five Years of Service - Bob Hoffman, Jay Rhoads and Eric Thrush
Attainment of Firefighter 1 National Certification - Phil Ellingsworth Jr., Matt Esslinger, Jake Reed, Anthony Ricciuti, Nate Stamp, Ben Thrush, Chase Webb and Chloe Wright
Attainment of EMT National Certification - Jake Crump, Rick Lombardo Jr., Josh Niziolek and Jeff Rhoads
Scholarships ($500 each) - Chase Webb and Chloe Wright