Spotlight
Firefighter Awareness
The Warner Robins Fire Department is very proud of the accomplishments of its members. We hope you will enjoy the photos in our gallery and take a look at the achievements and honors on our recognition pages. Our retired firefighters page commemorates the many years of service and dedication to our department. We will also periodically highlight engine companies presently serving.
Fire Department Awards & Recognition
Below are various awards and recognition bestowed on members of the Warner Robins Fire Department:
Year | Name | Recognition |
|---|---|---|
2013 | Lt. Wayne Nelson, Lt. Larry Warren, Engineer Randy Willis, Firefighter Taylor Howell | Lifesaving Valor Award for prompt rescue and resuscitation at a residential fire |
2012 | Ernest Wood, first Fire Chief | Inducted into the Warner Robins Hall of Fame |
2012 | Troy Hamilton, Fire Engineer | State Firefighter of the Year by the Georgia State Firefighters Association |
2008 | Danny Williams, Fire Prevention Lieutenant | Lifesaving Valor Award for resuscitation of a school coach struck by lightning |
2005 | Sandra Lunceford, Administrative Assistant | Presidential Award from the Georgia State Firefighters Association |
2005 | Robert Singletary, Fire Chief | Fire Chief of the Year by the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs |
2005 | Lt. Wayne Nelson, Engineer Ben Jackson, Firefighter Heath Walker, and Firefighter Caleb Patton | Valor Award from the Georgia State Firefighters Association for heroic actions at a fire scene |
2001 | Jeff Onsted, Deputy Chief | President of the Georgia Association of Fire Chiefs |
1998 | Randy Windham, Assistant Chief | President of the Georgia State Firefighters Association |
1997 | Nancy Smith, Fire Safety Educator | Fire Safety Educator of the Year |
1994 | Mike Davis, Assistant Chief | President of the Georgia Fire Inspectors Association |
1975 | Lt. Bill Shubert | Valor Award from the Georgia State Firefighters Association for heroic actions at a fire scene |
Warner Robins Fire Department Firefighter of the Year
Beginning in 1978, the Warner Robins Fire Department selected a member to be recognized as firefighter of the year based on outstanding achievements and exemplary job performance.
Year | Winner |
|---|---|
1978 | Pete Lamendola |
1979 | Johnny Lowder |
1980 | Richard Murray |
1981 | Debbie Frost |
1982 | Alan Hickman |
1983 | Wendell Dennis |
1984 | George Werner |
1985 | Randy Davis |
1986 | James Sorrow |
1987 | Charlie Scott |
1988 | Mickey Stephens |
1989 | Bobby Wood |
1990 | None selected |
1991 | None selected |
1992 | Randy Mullis |
1993 | David Dixon |
1994 | None selected |
1995 | Scott Renfroe |
1996 | Jeff Stewart |
1997 | James Franklin |
1998 | Larry Warren |
1999 | Scott Renfroe |
2000 | Scotty Durham |
2001 | The 343 firefighters who died on September 11, 2001 in New York City |
2002 | Dean Christian |
2003 | Mike Thorn |
2004 | Tony Stacey |
2005 | Jeff Anderson |
2006 | Ross Moulton |
2007 | Scott Brantley |
2008 | Tony Rozier |
2009 | Chris Cannady |
2010 | Brandon Sisa |
2011 | Russell Oakley |
2012 | Troy Hamilton |
2013 | Jeremy Sullivan |
2014 | Ned Dixon |
Rookie Firefighter of the Year
In 2012, the department decided to select a rookie firefighter of the year to be honored as well.
Clint Evans, 2012
Chad Shelton, 2013
Eric Thigpen, 2014
Retired Firefighters
Name | Rank / Position | Years of Service |
|---|---|---|
Barry Slay | Lieutenant | 1973-2003 |
Bennie Rape | Lieutenant | 1963-1995 |
Bill Shubert | Lieutenant | 1962-1991 |
Bruce Coburn | Lieutenant | N/A |
Charlie Kitchens | Lieutenant | 1982-2008 |
Charlie Scott | Lieutenant | 1966-1999 |
Chris Bailey | Lieutenant | 1973-2008 |
Craig Robinette | Assistant Chief | 1975-2011 |
David Dixon | Lieutenant | 1977-2012 |
David Maye | Lieutenant | 1979-2010 |
E. L. Frost | Assistant Chief | 1968-2004 |
Edward Vinson | Lieutenant | 1984-2012 |
Ernest Wood | Fire Chief | 1959-1984 |
Frank Fennell | Assistant Chief | 1975-1994 |
I. C. Teagle | N/A | 1963-1986 |
Jack Baker | Lieutenant | 1963-1998 |
James Barkley | Fire Communicator | 1965-N/A |
James Franklin | Captain | 1985-2012 |
James Kelly | Assistant Chief | 1962-1993 |
Jeff Onsted | Deputy Chief | 1973-2010 |
Jim George | Firefighter | 1988-2013 |
Jim Sorrow | Lieutenant | 1977-1999 |
John Sutton | Fire Safety Educator | 1979-2006 |
Larry West | Fire Chief | 1963-1999 |
Lenn Chandler | Assistant Chief | 1971-1998 |
Mark Chambers | Fire Engineer | 1976-2008 |
Mickey Stephens | Fire Engineer | 1985-2012 |
Mike Budrow | Fire Engineer | 1987-2012 |
Mike Davis | Assistant Chief | 1979-2008 |
Mike Mahaffey | Fire Engineer | 1988-2012 |
O. W. Davis | Assistant Chief | N/A |
Ozie Davis | Lieutenant | 1969-N/A |
Patrick Stone | Lieutenant | 1984-2012 |
Pete Lamendola | Assistant Chief | N/A |
Randy Davis | Assistant Chief | 1983-2012 |
Randy Mullis | Captain | 1987-2012 |
Randy Toms | Lieutenant | 1985-2012 |
Randy Windham | Assistant Chief | 1978-2008 |
Sandra Lunceford | Administrative Assistant | 1965-2005 |
Steve Farner | Fire Engineer | 1977-2010 |
Steve Watson | Fire Engineer | 1980-2012 |
Tommy Hunter | Firefighter | 1985-2009 |
Wendell Dennis | Assistant Chief | 1965-N/A |
Woody Hill | Lieutenant | 1963-1997 |