Lewis County Fire District 5 Personnel Honored at Recent Awards Dinner

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Jester’s Auto Museum and Event Center was the location of the Lewis County Fire District 5 annual awards dinner on Jan. 21. 

The event was cosponsored by the Fire District 5 Firefighters Association and the district. 

Attendees were able to spend time viewing the impressive collection of automobiles prior to dinner and the awards ceremony. 

Chief Dan Mahoney and Lt. Robert Blair shared master of ceremonies duties. 

Tyler Correia received Firefighter of the Year, Chief’s Firemanship Award and the Commissioners’ Award. 

Melissa Baker received Rookie of the Year and was pinned with her firefighter/paramedic badge. 

Malachi Simper also received the EMS Responder of the Year Award and the Commissioners’ Award. 



Mathew McCracken was pinned with his firefighter/paramedic badge. 

David Schoonover was presented with his helmet and badge in recognition of his 29 years of volunteer firefighter service. 

Tyler Lyons was promoted to volunteer assistant chief and welcomed to his new position. 

A recap video of 2022 events was then presented as everyone enjoyed a variety of desserts provided by the employees and their families. Many took the opportunity to take one more closeup look at  the beautiful automobiles on display before the evening’s events ended.  The Jester Auto Museum and Event Center, together with dinner provided by the Flying Pig from Tumwater, combined for a great event.  

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