Peru Volunteer Fire Department honors two of its own
L-R Sam Dimock and John Stafford
By John T. Ryan
The Peru Volunteer Fire Department held its Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 27th and announced that Sam Dimock is the 2012 Firefighter of the Year and John Stafford is the 2012 EMT Provider of the Year. Department Chief Brian Westover said both men deserved to be recognized for their dedication and hard work.
Dimock, one of the department’s newest members, has been a firefighter for only a year and one-half. He’s following in the footsteps of his father Bruce who belonged to the department for fifteen years. Dimock is a full-time farmer, working with his dad at Dimock Farms.
The department chose John Stafford as EMT Provider of the Year. He has been a member for 11 years. When he isn’t volunteering, Stafford is an Advanced Critical Care EMT for CVPH Medical Center.
Both men said the camaraderie and brotherhood they enjoy with the other members of the department are the best parts of being a member of the 40-person Peru Department.
Posted: April 30th, 2013 under General News, Peru resident news/accomplishments, Peru/Regional History.