Walnut Hill VFD Honors Firemen, Community Member During Fish Fry (With Photo Gallery)

November 3, 2019

The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during their 50th annual fish fry Saturday.

Austin Snyder was named Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by his fellow firefighters. Gerry Steege was named Officer of the Year and recognized for his service to the department.

Former Northview High School school resource officer Ronnie Gill received the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Service Award for outstanding and dedicated service to the community. He now volunteers with multiple school organizations and sports; he missed Saturday’s event and is not pictured because he was at a Northview Cross Country competition.

There were 694 catfish or grilled chicken plates sold, and another 16 people made donations. Proceeds will be used to provide assistance to displaced fire victims in the area. A blood drive and a car show were also part of the event.

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Pictured: Walnut Hill Fire Chief Chris Brown presents the Firefighter of the Year award to Austin Snyder (above) and the Officer of the Year award to Gerry Steege (below). Also pictured below: Scenes from the 50th Annual Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department Fishy Fry. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

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5 Responses to “Walnut Hill VFD Honors Firemen, Community Member During Fish Fry (With Photo Gallery)”

  1. bamabob on November 4th, 2019 8:38 am

    Another great event by a nice bunch of folks. really enjoyed the fish. wouldn’t miss it.

  2. Bonnie EXNER on November 3rd, 2019 7:40 pm

    Follow up…The ENON residents loved their fried fish meals..THANKS AGAIN WALNUT HILL FIRE DEPARTMENT for cooking the 37 meals and for WALNUT HILL RURITANS for providing the funding for the scrumptious meals.

  3. Tam on November 3rd, 2019 12:22 pm

    These guys are the best!!! They have always been the first friendly faces I have seen when a problem has ever arose at work. I thank you guys for always being fast and and caring about the people you are helping! The Enon community loves you!!

  4. SSG Bolen on November 3rd, 2019 10:29 am

    Congratulations Gerry

  5. JD Powell on November 3rd, 2019 8:38 am

    Great job by the firemen for the community. Keep up the good work. Thank you for what you do