- November 19, 2024
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Palm Coast’s fire department named Firefighter-Paramedic David Faust Palm Coast Fire Department Career Firefighter of the Year, and Lt. Paul Matarazzo was named Volunteer Firefighter of the Year, at the city's annual awards banquet at the Elks Lodge.
Faust received the department’s top award for his efforts to save the city $30,000 in EMS costs in the annual budget. Nine fire personnel, in addition to Faust and Matarazzo, were honored for exceptional service and performance.
“This annual event is extra special, as most of the awards are employee-driven, selected by an awards team based on letters of recommendation submitted throughout the year,” Fire Chief Mike Beadle said in a city news release. “This year was somewhat larger in that we also recognized those who assisted with the tornado response. We have many other city employees that we will recognize and thank through their respective departments this spring.”
Fire personnel who responded to the Starlight Tornado in December also were awarded a tornado ribbon for their service in the emergency.
Other awards given are listed as follows:
