The Somers Fire Department Announces 2024 Member of the Year Awards

The Somers Fire Department is proud to announce the recipients of 2024 Firefighter of the Year and EMS Member of the Year Awards.

These awards are annually given to distinguished individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to serving the community. These awards are to recognize their outstanding achievements and contributions to public safety.

Firefighter John Elkins is the recipient of the Firefighter of the Year award and EMT Ryan Majowicz is the recipient of the EMS Member of the Year Award.

Firefighter Elkins is a dedicated member who goes above and beyond in his commitment to serve our community. Since he joined the department in 2022, he consistently volunteers his time, often spending weekends and drill nights attending and helping with training. This is in addition to responding to calls at all hours of the day and night. His dedication is evident in his swift qualification to drive all apparatus, a feat that speaks to his determination and proficiency. Firefighter Elkins has not only shown bravery on many occasions responding to emergencies, but also his unwavering resolve to protect and save lives and property. He is always ready to help in any way possible.

Emergency Medical Technician Ryan Majowicz, who has been a member since 2020, is another dedicated volunteer who is deeply committed to serving the Town of Somers as an emergency medical provider. EMT Majowicz dedicates many hours a week to covering ambulance shifts and emergency calls, both as an EMT and a driver. He also assists in planning and conducting EMS related training drills throughout the year. His unwavering focus on teamwork and continuous improvement makes him a driving force within the department.

About The Somers Fire Department

Established in 1937, the Somers Fire Department (SFD) proudly protects more than 10,000 people living in the 28.5 square mile area that makes up the Town of Somers, Connecticut. The Department’s mission is to develop, organize, and manage effective Fire and Emergency Medical Services that minimize the impact of emergencies on life and property within the Town of Somers. In addition, the Department provides mutual aid support to those surrounding communities that, in time of need, may request assistance.

As a combination department, SFD relies on both paid staff and volunteers, all of whom are professionally trained, selfless, dedicated, and work together to provide round-the-clock response services – firefighting as well as four levels of emergency medical care – to the Town of Somers. The SFD can always use more help and is currently accepting volunteer membership applications. The SFD operates out of a single firehouse, stationed at 400 Main Street, and has 10 pieces of apparatus, including three ambulances, two tankers, two pumpers, and three service vehicles. Anyone interested in learning more about the SFD should call (860) 749-7626, stop by the firehouse at 400 Main Street, or follow the SFD on Facebook and Instagram.