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Congratulations to Captain John Hemmings on receiving the prestigious Firefighter of the Year Award for 2024.  We are so proud of you!  And, congratulations to Captain Marc Albrecht and Battalion Chief Patrick Calhoun on reaching the 20-year milestone with Avra Valley Fire District.  What an accomplishment!  An Award of Merit was presented to Firefighter Hayden Seitz for his outstanding commitment to our wildland program. Way to go! We also welcomed three new suppression staff to the District:  Paramedic Erik Klingenberg, Firefighter Dean Ritter and Firefighter Evan Snider.  Welcome to the District!

Captain Hemmings with Chief Delfs in front of an Avra Valley backdrop and U.S. flags.
Captain John Hemmings receives Firefighter of the Year Award for 2025 03-27-25
Captain Marc Albrecht receives 20-YR pin from Chief Delfs.
Captain Marc Albrect receives 20-yr pin 03-27-25
Battalion Chief Patrick Calhoun receives 20-Yr pin from Chief Delfs.
Battalion Chief Patrick Calhoun receives 20-yr pin 03-27-25
Chief Delfs presents Award of Merit to Firefighter Hayden Seitz 3-27-25.
Firefighter Hayden Seitz receives Award of Merit 03-27-25
Paramedic Erik Klingenberg receives his badge from Chief Delfs 03-27-25.
Paramedic Erik Klingenberg receives Paramedic Badge 03-27-25
A woman pins a badge on a man in uniform beside a flag indoors.
firefighter Dean Ritter receives Firefighter Badge 03-27-25
Firefighter Evan Snider receives his badge 3-27-25.
firefighter Evan Snider receives Firefighter Badge 03-27-25
Three uniformed individuals are standing with oneOath of Office for Firefighter Snider, Firefighter Ritter and Paramedic Klingenberg 3-27-25.
Oath of Office Firefighter Evan Snider, Firefighter Dean Ritter and Paramedic Erik Klingenberg 03-27-25
Captain Hemmings with Chief Delfs in front of an Avra Valley backdrop and U.S. flags.
Captain Marc Albrecht receives 20-YR pin from Chief Delfs.
Battalion Chief Patrick Calhoun receives 20-Yr pin from Chief Delfs.
Chief Delfs presents Award of Merit to Firefighter Hayden Seitz 3-27-25.
Paramedic Erik Klingenberg receives his badge from Chief Delfs 03-27-25.
A woman pins a badge on a man in uniform beside a flag indoors.
Firefighter Evan Snider receives his badge 3-27-25.
Three uniformed individuals are standing with oneOath of Office for Firefighter Snider, Firefighter Ritter and Paramedic Klingenberg 3-27-25.

On June 26, 2025,  Firefighter Alexander Prato received his badge.  Congratulations and welcome to the District!  

Firefighter Alexander Prato takes Oath of Office 06-26-25
Alexander Prato takes Oath of Office 06-26-25
Chief Delfs pins badge for Firefighter Alexander Prato 06-26-25
Chief Delfs pins badge for Firefighter Alexander Prato 06-26-25
Chief Delfs welcomes Firefighter Alexander Pratio 06-26-25
Chief Delfs welcomes Firefighter Alexander Prato 06-26-25
Firefighter Alexander Prato takes Oath of Office 06-26-25
Chief Delfs pins badge for Firefighter Alexander Prato 06-26-25
Chief Delfs welcomes Firefighter Alexander Pratio 06-26-25

Congratulations to Chief Delfs on dedicating 15 years to the District!  We appreciate your distinguished service to the Avra Valley community.

Chief Delfs receives 15-year service pin from Chairman Castaneda 06-26-25.
Chief Delfs receives 15-year service pin from Chairman Castaneda 06-26-25.

 

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