by Staff Writer
First responders from across Carroll County were recognized on Tuesday morning, May 20, 2025 at the annual Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards Breakfast, held at the Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department.
The event honored personnel from Fire, EMS, Police, Emergency Communications, and the State’s Attorney’s Office for their service and contributions to public safety.
Among the top honorees were:
- Volunteer Fire/EMS of the Year: Dennis Mann, Westminster Fire Department
- Career Fire/EMS of the Year: Kyle Stull, Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator, Carroll
County Department of Fire and EMS (CCDFEMS), assigned to Westminster. - Supervisor of the Year for Fire/EMS: Lt. Mike Karolenko, CCDFEMS, also assigned
to Westminster. - Distinguished Achievement Award: Past Chief Michael Gist, Pleasant Valley Fire
Department - Civilian Meritorious Award (Fire/EMS): Callie Williams, CCDFEMS
- Emergency Communications Outstanding Achievement: Christopher Shike
Life Saving Awards were presented to Firefighter/Paramedic Kevin Swain, Firefighter/Paramedic David Breitman, Firefighter/EMT Brandi Lookingbill, and Dr. Stephanie Kemp for their critical roles in life-saving efforts.
The Chamber of Commerce and local officials extended their congratulations to all honorees for their dedication and service. – photography by Nikola Tzenov
Robert Mitchell, Adrian Baker, Haleigh Engles, Jessie Castellar
Commissioner Tom Gordon III, Chief Michael Robinson, Commissioner Joe Vigliotti, Kristy Bixler
Ethan Zak, Gordon Harris
Jennifer Canary, Amy Bloom, Callie Williams, Kim Dubbert
Jessica Roop, Susan Reed
Josh Boschert, Tyler Darragh
Josh Weinberger, Bob Sacca
Kati Townsley, Timna Shaw, Bridget Weishaar, Anne Townsley
Lisa Picker, Barbara Burke
Michelle Drexler, Dave Provine, Stephanie Powers
Scott Volway, Eric Johnson
Tim Weber, Haven Shoemaker, Allan Culver
Tina & Rick Mawhinney
Rick Glass, Dave Provine, Michelle Drexler
*Hover or click on the images above to view attendee names.
