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  Merriwether Fire Department holds Christmas Banquet web posted December 7, 2006  MERRIWETHER – The
Merriwether Volunteer Fire Department held their
annual Christmas Banquet Wednesday night at the North Augusta Country
Club with only one or two firemen unable to attend. Fire Chief Faye
Fulmer spoke to Firefighters, their spouses, and a few quests including
County Treasurer Arlene Traxler about the year. “We answered 196 calls
this year,” Chief Fulmer said, “61 of those were fires and 27 were
brush fires.” In addition the department responded to 107 First
Responder calls. The department also
responded to ten “other calls” which Chief Fulmer
said were weather calls such as cutting downed trees from roadways. In
addition, firefighters received over 1,000 hours in fire training over
the year. The department also purchased a new Rescue Truck that is
being well used.Several awards were also given to firefighters. For the MDA Boot Award firefighters Wes Brown, David Bunch, Randy Carpenter, Joanne Cullum, Al Delaughter, Ky Emmons, Shane Emmons, Faye Fulmer, Ray Johnson, Jason Loehr, Jerry Miller, Ricky Miller, Ricky Moxley, Jason Sikes, and Ron Toole were recognized. For Fire Prevention week Wade Barnes, Paul Bunch, David Bunch, Shane Emmons, Faye Fulmer, Heather Grimes, Chris Huffman, Jerry Miller, and Jason Sikes were also given certificates of appreciation. Below: (L-R) Jason Sikes, Chief Fulmer, Joey Smith  Chief Fulmer was
chosen Officer of the Year by the department for the
fifth year in a row. Firefighter of the Year was awarded to Joey Smith,
who works full time in Richmond County as a firefighter. Rookie of the
Year was given to Jason Sikes. EdgefieldDaily.com salutes all volunteer Firefighters for their service and dedication. For
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