WJFD Celebrates 2025 Awards

Each year in March, the West Jackson Fire District celebrates its anniversary along with the outstanding accomplishments of its dedicated department staff.

During an awards banquet on March 29, 2025, Fire Chief Ben Stephens recognized the following individual and unit achievements.

Longevity

Capt. Michael Glover (2nd Award), 10 years as of November 15, 2024

Fire Apparatus Operator Kenny Dove (2nd Award), 10 years as of January 11, 2025

Lt. Shannon Martin (3rd Award), 15 years as of March 6, 2025

Unit Achievements

Winter Storm Enzo

Truck 31/A

Captain Jordan Edge (3rd Award)

Fire Apparatus Operator Casey Keith (1st Award)

Squad 31/A

Firefighter II Jonathan Gaines (2nd Award)

Firefighter II Zach Carter (1st Award)

Engine 32/A

Lieutenant Steven Turner (4th Award)

Fire Apparatus Operator Kenny Dove (3rd Award)

Firefighter I Steven Reach (1st Award)

Special Operations

Captain Dusty Hall (1st Award)

Individual Achievements

These promotions recognize outstanding performance on the job or advanced certification.

Commendation Medal

Capt. Steven Casey

Firefighter Casey Berryman

Achievement Medal

Capt. Dusty Hall

Government Recognition Medal

Apalachee High School ASHE Response

Capt. Steven Casey

Capt. Dusty Hall

Lt. Steven Turner

Fire Apparatus Operator Kenny Dove

Firefighter Casey Berryman

Chief Ben Stephens

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