DALE CITY, Va. – Volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel in Dale City have been honored as some of the best in the state, and have been recognized by the governor.
Two members of the Dale City Volunteer Fire Department, Lt. Christopher Gardner and EMS Sgt. Danielle Miller, were recognized at a recent Installation of Officers ceremony at VFW Post 1503 in Dale City.
“…it was my pleasure to join Lt. Gardner and EMS Sgt. Miller at the annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1503 Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet,” said Dale City VFD Chief Christopher Hool. “Every year the VFW awards local public safety personnel to recognize their achievements or service from the past year. This year the Dale City VFD submitted Lt. Gardner and EMS Sgt. Miller as this year’s candidates.”
Miller was awarded EMS Provider of the Year for VFW Post 1503 and a commendation from Virginia Governor Robert F. McDonnell. She also was awarded EMS provider of the year for Virginia from the VFW state office and the National Commander of the VFW.
Gardner was awarded firefighter of the year, and a commendation from Virginia’s governor.
Each year, the VFW post recognizes outstanding firefighters and EMS providers from the local area. The honorees are then considered for an award at a state level, and then state winners advance into consideration for a national award from the VFW.
Gardner joined DCVFD in 2005 and Miller in 2009.
