Santa with members of Jackson Fire, loading his truck for the food drive. (Photo provided)
Submitted by Robyn Cook
Jackson Twp. Trustee
As the year comes to a close, the Jackson Township Fire Department extends warm Christmas wishes to our community, families, and supporters. Your continued trust and encouragement allow our department to serve with pride and dedication every single day.
This December, the department proudly continued one of its most cherished traditions with the Annual Christmas Awards Banquet – an evening of fellowship, reflection, and recognition honoring the exceptional service of our personnel throughout the year.
Santa with members of Jackson Fire. (Photo provided)
During the ceremony, the following members were recognized for their outstanding commitment and professionalism:
2025 Award Recipients
- Officer of the Year: Deputy Chief Ryan McIntyre
- Chief’s Award of Excellence: Lt. Brian Owens
- Firefighter of the Year: FF/Medic Jen Moon
- Paramedic of the Year: FF/Medic Garrett Spires
- EMT of the Year: FF/EMT Steven Weir
Part-Time Service Recognition
- FF/EMT Mike McIntyre
- FF/Medic John Moore Jr.
- FF/Medic Garrett Spires
Five-Year Service Recognition
- Deputy Chief Ryan McIntyre
- FF/Medic Michael Kimball
- FF/Medic Nick Rainbolt
Ryan McIntyre (left) and Michael McIntyre. (Photo provided)
(From left) Deputy Chief Ryan McIntyre, Firefighter of the Year Jen Moon, and Fire Chief James Carter. (Photo provided)
A special highlight of the evening included the formal swearing-in of Ryan McIntyre as Deputy Chief, administered by Fire Chief James Carter. Adding to the significance of the moment, Ryan’s father – also a firefighter with the Jackson Township Fire Department – had the honor of pinning him, making it a truly memorable and meaningful occasion for the department and their family.
The holiday season also provided an opportunity to give back. Santa Claus made a special appearance and proudly headed up the department’s Annual Food Drive, helping to collect much-needed donations for local families in need. In the spirit of the season, Santa also contributed $500 in support of Angel’s Attic Food Pantry, reinforcing the department’s ongoing commitment to serving the community both on and off emergency calls.
The Jackson Township Fire Department congratulates all award recipients. Your hard work, professionalism, and dedication to serving our community do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly proud of the team we have built.
Thank you for a great year
From emergency responses to community events, 2025 has been a year of growth, teamwork, and strong community partnerships. We are grateful for every resident, business, and supporter who continues to stand behind Jackson Fire. Thank you for helping us make our township a safer place to live, work, and raise a family.
On behalf of the Jackson Township Fire Department, we wish everyone a safe, joyful, and blessed Christmas season.
