VFW honors law enforcement, firefighters
Susanville Fire Department Firefighter of the Year Wyatt Bollinger, right, receives his award from Assistant Fire Chief Marc Murphy.The tradition of veterans groups honoring law enforcement and firefighters stretches back to 1963 — nearly 60 years, and that long-standing tradition continued at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17 when the Veterans of Foreign Wars William Davidson Post 2381 hosted the annual ceremony.
Ron Wood, VFW’s District 8 commander, said it’s important for the community to recognize the vital contribution law enforcement officers and firefighters make to our community every single day when they go to work and put their lives on the line to protect local residents and their property.
“This year they saved Susanville from the Dixie Fire,” Wood said.
Law Enforcement and Firefighters Awards Ceremony
California Highway Patrol
Susanville Area
Officer of the Year
Benjamin Lingenfelter
Lassen County Sheriff’s Department
Correctional Deputy of the Year
Mickenzie Mohr
Lassen County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Sheriff of the Year
Michael “Chance” Loflin
Susanville Police Department
Police Officer of the Year
Cameron Monahan
Sierra Army Depot Police Department
Police Officer of the Year
Brandon Sell
Lassen County Probation Department
Probation Officer of the Year
Day Reporting Center Supervisor
Robert Roadifer
California Correctional Center
Officer of the Year
Fire Captain Michael Wilson-Young
Susanville Fire Department
Firefighter of the Year
Wyatt Bollinger
Lassen Modoc Unit
Firefighter of the Year
Division Chief Adam Mattos
Presenter: Unit Chief Scott Packwood
