Personnel Awards and Medals
The Fire Department personnel are awarded medals,
awards and certificates for duties, actions and achievements.
Jodie W. Harbert, Jr.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award was presented to Jodie W. Harbert, Jr. on June 6, 1996 for Lifetime Achievement. Firefighter Harbert joined the Ennis Fire Department in 1946, and at the time of presentation had served 50 Years. Firefighter Harbert is still active today and performs many auxiliary functions.
Firefighter Harbert has dedicated his life and service to helping others. Jodie Harbert's accomplishments should be a goal for all firefighters that follow.
Medal of Honor
This is the "Highest" Medal given by the Ennis Fire Department. The Medal of Honor is given for: An act of bravery, taken while under great risk of personal injury, that results in the saving of human life.
The following personnel have been awarded the "Medal of Honor"
Medal of Valor
This is the "Second Highest" Medal given by the Ennis Fire Department. The Medal of Valor is given for: An act of bravery, taken while under minimal risk of personal injury, that results in the saving of human life, or prevents the substantial loss of property.
The following personnel have been awarded the "Medal of Valor"
Medal of Merit
The Medal of Merit is given for: Meritorious action taken during routine emergency operations.
The following personnel have been awarded the "Medal of Merit"
Fire Marshal/Building Inspector Buddy Markham
Other Awards given by the Ennis Fire Department include:
Life Saving (EMS)
Emporium Campaign Medal (1996 Downtown Fire)
Community Service
Firefighter of the Year
Certificate of Commendation
Arson Task Force (Members Achievement)
Marksman (ATF)
Certificate of Merit
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