Firefighters honored for years of service at annual banquet

During the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chiefs and Assistant Chiefs Association annual awards and honors banquet, five firefighters were honored for their years of service and dedication. Shown, from left, are honorees Christopher Bartkus, Monongahela VFD; William Hess Sr., Gallatin-Sunnyside VFD; Kurt Parshall, North Belle Vernon VFD; Charles McCormick, incoming association president who received the award for his brother Rick McCormick, both from South Union VFD; and Harold Whyel, incoming associ...