FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR
Each year the American Legion Blanchard Post 1040 honors a firefighter of the year at their March business meeting. Each of the fire departments in the Town of Bethlehem has an opportunity to present a candidate for this award. We are proud of the Elsmere firefighters that been honored over the years. Each is listed below.
Irving “Pop” Leonard
1988
Irving "Pop" Leonard was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1988.
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Peter G. Merrill
1987
Peter G. Merrill was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1987.
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Past Chief Anthony J. Morrell
1986
Past Chief Anthony J. Morrell was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1986.
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Past Chief George M. Kaufman
1985
Past Chief George M. Kaufman was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1985.
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Henry J. Turner
1984
Henry J. Turner was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1984.
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Past Chief Kenneth E. McNary
1981
Past Chief Kenneth E. McNary was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1981.
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Past Chief Frederick C. Webster
1974
Past Chief Frederick C. Webster was awarded Firefighter of the Year in 1974.
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