The 68th Annual Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary was held on Saturday, January 11, 2025. The program was dedicated to the memory of Ladies Auxiliary Member Darlene Russell who passed away in January. She dedicated 54 years of service to the Ladies Auxiliary.

Numerous members received awards celebrating their length of service, hard work and dedication to the department and ladies auxiliary. Members that were honored with their Life Membership (25 years of service) were Steve Facini and Ladies Auxiliary Past President Elaine Quade.

The most notable length of service awards were presented to Ladies Auxiliary Member Molly Greenwell for 35 years of service, Donnie Johnson for 50 years of service, Past Chief Paul Wible for 60 years of service and Ladies Auxiliary Past President Leone Gatton for 60 years of service.

Engine 71, which was just placed in service in December, was dedicated in honor of the Charter Members of the department. Charter Member Elwood Joy accepted the plaque that will be placed on Engine 71. Additionally, the members of the apparatus committee that were responsible for the planning and design of the new engine were recognized for their efforts and presented a plaque with a photo of the new Engine 71.

HVFD Member Calvin Joy and Past Chief Robb Albert designed and presented a new display board to recognize each Life Member of the department.

Special Awards that were presented include:
*Chief's Award- Bryan Riley
*President's Award- Ladies Auxiliary
*Ladies Auxiliary Member of the Year- Tammy Connelly
*Most Promising Firefighter- Patrick Nelson
*Firefighter of the Year- Tyler Brady

Ladies Auxiliary Outgoing President Heather Flaherty presented both President Mattingly and Outgoing Chief Ernest Rogers with a check to the department for $100,000 on behalf of the fundraising efforts of the Ladies Auxiliary throughout the year.

2025 Administrative Officers:
President- Bill Mattingly
Vice President- Scott Hankinson
Secretary- Mike Sullivan
Treasurer- Steve Facini
Chaplain- Marie Hankinson
Board of Director (1 year)- Tyler Brady
Board of Director (2 years)- James "Noodles" Nelson
Chief- DJ Brady

2025 Operational Officers:
Chief- DJ Brady
Assistant Chief- Ricky Brady
Deputy Chief- Tyler Insley
Captain- Tyler Brady
Captain- Conner Herlihy
Captain- Jason Sullivan
Lieutenant- Drew Wallace
Lieutenant- Caelan Peabody
Lieutenant- Nick Martoni
Sergeant- Jake Mahaffey
Sergeant- Anthony Gardiner
Safety Officer- Doug Insley
Safety Officer- Eddie Tatum
Training Officer- Billy Long
Water Supply Officer- Dale Ridgell
Chief Engineer- Mike Sullivan
Engineer- Tony Norris
Engineer- Glenn Thompson
Engineer- Scott Hankinson
Engineer- Jude McDowell

2025 Ladies Auxiliary Officers:
President Kimberly Sullivan
1st Vice President- Kelly Hutson
Secretary- Lexi Goldsborough
Treasurer- Missie Lyon
Chaplain- Elaine Hewitt
Assistant Treasurer- Franny Thompson
Parliamentarian- Cleone Wible

We congratulate each member that was recognized for their dedication to the department and wish the newly installed officers a successful year ahead!