After events that transpired surrounding an automobile crash on December 7, 2006, it was the decision of Chief Scott Mast to present an inaugural award to a Fredericktown citizen who assisted during the crisis. The award, dubbed the “Flame of Distinction Award” was presented to Debbie Bartram on January 25, 2007 at a regular fire department meeting. The award, which has no set schedule of when it is presented is awarded to those that go above and beyond in supporting the Fredericktown Community Fire District.
Since that date, the following individuals have received this award.
2022 – Dustin and Samantha Beheler
2020 – Rob and Heather Laher
2019 – Mike Cockrell
2018 – Scott Mast
2018 – Mark and Melisa Phillips
2018 – Dave Phillips
2017 – Virgil Shipley
2016 – Jason Bostic
2015 – Elliston Repair & Tire
2012 – Matt Hively
2012 – Tony Schwartz
2011 – Don Huggins and Skip Lanz
2010 – Jeremy Freer
2009 – Melissa Raines
2008 – Shane and Bernadette Smith
2007 – Debbie Bartram
