Friendship Fire Celebrates Members at Annual Banquet

Six received awards for years of service.

From left to right: Ethan Back, Stephen Sieverding, Brian Meyer, Tim Huntington, Paul Waller and Brian Vogel. Photo by Friendship Volunteer Fire Department. 

(Friendship, Ind.) - The Friendship Volunteer Fire Department honored its members on Friday. 

Their annual Firemen's Banquet was held at Hudson's Old Mill Campground and Flea Market. This year, six members received recognition for their years of service. They are: 

  • 5 years: Paul Waller and Brian Vogel
  • 10 years: Ethan Back and Stephen Sieverding
  • 35 years: Brian Meyer
  • 45 years: Tim Huntington

The event also featured appetizers and a meal for all Friendship Volunteer Fire Department members. 

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