Mike McMurray

Mike McMurrayHere is a summary of some of the contributions he has made to the department and the community:EMT/EMS responder for 12 yearsFirefighter for fiveof those yearsCPR and first aid instructorEmergency Vehicle Accident Prevention instructorRescue boat operator and instructorWorked five or more 12-hour shifts/monthResponded on more than 2000 aid, fire, or service calls in his 12 years of serviceWorked with FEMA in the Southeast U.S. after a devastatinhurricaneProud to be the oldest department member to pass the annual firefighter physical capability testFirst recipient of the department’s Merit Challenge CoinVital part of our rescue boat programVital part of our recruit training programAttended every possible training opportunity so as to expand his skills and knowledgeWorked the day or night shift on every Christmas and ThanksgivingVoted EMT of the year by department members three timesReceived the Duvall Fire Rookie of the Year Award, Chief’s Award, Commissioner Award (twice), and Customer Service Award (three times)A memorial service is planned for Saturday, September 29, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Riverview School District Educational Service Center(Located on 1st Avenue, between Stella & Stephens).The service is open to all members of our community; light refreshments to follow.In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to animal rescue organizations or the Duvall Firefighters Association (DFFA).