CHIEF KEVIN M. SHEA FIREMATIC PARTICIPATION AWARD

This award is named in honor of Chief Kevin M. Shea who suffered a Line of Duty Death in January 2004. We are proud of the Elsmere Firefighters that been honored in Chief Shea’s memory since 2005. Each recipient is listed below.

Mark C. Rukwid

2023

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This award was created in the memory of Chief Kevin M. Shea, who died in the Line of Duty on January 24, 2004. This annual award recognizes an Elsmere firefighter who, like Chief Shea, shows endless commitment, dedication, and love for the volunteer fire service and the community. Tonight's recipient, like past recipients, maintains a high level of emergency response, drill, meeting, training, and other details attendance. The recipient has volunteered to assist in every fire prevention detail conducted this year. No "Spring Chicken", he responds to the fire station on his classic Schwinn Sting-Ray. Like his father, mother, and sister (all members of Elsmere Fire), we are very proud of this year's recipient also. We proudly announce that Firefighter Mark C. Rukwid is the recipient of the 2023 Kevin M. Shea Participation Award.

Chief Marc F. Futia    


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Robert C McElroy

2022

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Robert C McElroy joined the Elsmere Fire Company as a firefighter in January 1998.


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Samuel J. Sleurs

2021

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2021 KEVIN M SHEA PARTICIPATION AWARD

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

This year’s Kevin M Shea Award recipient has a lot in common with Chief Shea. Both share dedication, devotion, humor and just a general love for the fire service.

In talking with the recipient’s dad, the recipient grew up in a family of first responders. In fact, he was issued his first set of bunkers at the ripe old age of 3.

Fast forward about 12 years, the Elsmere Fire Explorer’s welcomed him in to their arms, and eventually becoming an officer within the that group. After numerous hours of drill and studying, this individual finally made it to the ranks of firefighter on June 30 2020. And then, he finally got his first REAL set of turn-out gear.

Since then, the recipient attends almost every drill and class while being a fulltime student at Hudson Valley. His fire call count is of one of the highest (except when he’s at work or in class). His training is extensive. He can tell you the exact number of bounces off a roof a K-12 saw will take before it comes to rest.

It is my pleasure to introduce to you, the 2021 Kevin M Shea Participant Award winner, Fire Fighter Sam Sleurs.


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Trever L. Moon

2020

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Firefighter Trever L. Moon received the Kevin M. Shea Participation Award at a virtual ceremony conducted at the Elsmere Fire Station om 9/24/2020. Click the "Read More" link to read why.


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Thomas K. Curiale

2019

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Firefighter Thomas K. Curiale was selected for the 2019 Kevin M Shea Participation Award

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Alyssa Bevilacqua-Shufelt

2017

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On May 6th 2017, 20 year old Elsmere Fire Department's Alyssa Bevilacqua-Shufelt was honored with the 2017 Chief Kevin M. Shea Annual Participation Award...


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Wayne R Johnson

2016

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The 2016 Chief Kevin M Shea Participation Award was presented to longtime member Wayne R Johnson....


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Joseph M. Catalano

2015

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Congratulations to Joseph M. Catalano, recipient of the 2015 Chief Kevin M. Shea Participation Award.


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William J. Yates

2014

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Congratulations to Firefighter William J. Yates, this year's recipient of the Kevin M. Shea Firematic Participation Award.


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Past Chief William H. Webb

2013

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The recipient of the 2013 Kevin M. Shea Firematic Participation Award joined the Company in June 1985.


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Firefighter Donald J. Ballard

2012

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Firefighter Donald J. Ballard received the Kevin M. Shea Participation Award at an Inspection and Awards Ceremony on May 5, 2012.


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Lieutenant Jeffrey M. Obernesser

2011

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This year's recipient of the Kevin M. Shea Participation Award has been a member of the Company for a little over seven years, joining in 2004, but you certainly wouldn't know it. From the beginning, taking Firefighter I, and progressing through at least twenty more courses and lectures, Jeff has shown a great interest in the fire service.


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Fire Police Lieutenant Stephen R. Wright

2010

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This year's recipient of the Kevin M. Shea Participation Award is no rookie. Having over thirty years of service and dedication to this organization, he is one of the reasons we are the "Pride of Bethlehem". This person, over the course of his career, has held various positions on the Company side, including serving as President for several years. He has truly put Elsmere's name out, not only in our county, but surrounding areas as well.


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Alan Antenucci

2009

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Firefighter Alan Antenucci (on right) received the Kevin M. Shea Award, named in honor of Chief Kevin M. Shea who suffered a Line of Duty Death in January 2004. Firefighter Antenucci was cited for his superior knowledge of and assistance to the Department's Hazardous Materials Response program. Alan joined the Department in January 2006.


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Richard H. Root III

2008

Richard H. Root III was awarded the Chief Kevin M. Shea Firematic Participation Award in 2008.


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Captain Brett W. Vincent

2007

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Captain Brett W. Vincent was cited for his superior drill and alarm attendance in addition to his willingness to supervise and conduct the annual in-house fit-testing of active firefighters. Captain Vincent joined the Department in November 1998. He served as Fire Lieutenant from December 2003 until he was elected Captain in December 2007.


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Lieutenant Michael A. Moon

2006

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Lieutenant Michael A. Moon was awarded the Chief Kevin M. Shea Firematic Participation Award in 2006.


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Matthew H. Grant

2005

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Matthew H. Grant was awarded the Chief Kevin M. Shea Firematic Participation Award in 2005.


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Daniel P. McMahon, Jr.

2004

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Daniel P. McMahon, Jr. was awarded the Chief Kevin M. Shea Firematic Participation Award in 2004.


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