Last night, the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department gathered for our Annual Awards Banquet to celebrate an incredible year of service, swear in our 2026 officers, and honor some truly outstanding members of our department
By Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
May 17, 2026
A huge thank you to Sassafras Farm for preparing an absolutely delicious dinner that kept everyone smiling! 🍽️✨
Please join us in congratulating this year’s well-deserved award winners, presented by Fire Chief Eddie Catterton and Deputy Chief David Skaggs: • 🔥 Firefighter of the Year: Cordell Johnson • 🚑 EMTs of the Year: Billy Clark & Sherri Clark • 👶 Rookie of the Year: Trey Lineberry • 👨✈️ Officer of the Year: Justin Howes • 🎖️ Chief’s Award: Toby Sealey - Recognized for his incredible 14 years of dedicated service as Fire Chief!
We are so proud of this team and deeply grateful for their unwavering dedication to protecting and serving the Dunkirk community. Here’s to a safe and successful 2026!