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Walnut Hill Fire Department Holds Record Setting 45th Annual Fish Fry
November 9, 2014
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during a record-setting 45th annual fish fry Saturday.
Brian Rolin was named Officer of the Year, an award chosen by his fellow firefighters, while Andrew Peters was named Firefighter of the Year and recognized for his years of service to the department.
David’s Paint and Body of Atmore received the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Service Award for outstanding and dedicated service to the community. The company provides the department with scrap vehicles that are used for extrication and other training.
Volunteers served 676 catfish or grilled chicken plates were sold during the event, which was a record for an ordinary fish fry held by the department. Proceeds are used during the year to provide assistance to displaced fire victims in the area.
Pictured top: Walnut Hill VFD firefighters Chad Rigby (left) and Andrew Peters fry catfish Saturday for the department’s 45th annual fish fry. Pictured inset: Department Chief Chris Brown presents the Officer of the Year Award to Brian Rolin (left). Pictured below: Brown presents the Firefighter of the Year Award to Andrew Peters. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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