Mayor Dave Norris recognized the contributions of Charlottesville firefights past and present. Chief Warner honored retiring firefighter Mary Garwood, the first female firefighter to retire from career service.
We enjoyed delicious food, generously provided and served by Sandy Motley Catering, and were entertained by the music of The Bourbon Specials.
Chief Warner Addresses the Crowd
The Bourbon Specials Perform
Mayor Dave Norris Honors
Firefighters and Their Families
A Posada is a Mexican
Christmas celebration that begins with an enactment of a man and a woman
looking for lodging. After knocking on three doors seeking entry, the
group is admitted, and then the singing of traditional carols in both
Spanish and English begins.
Firefighters and the guests enjoyed the traditional hot chocolate or “Chocolate
Abuelita” and cookies, and the children broke open the Piñata to
release the goodies inside.
Fire Corps volunteer Melissa Poelling cooks meals for firefighters at the fire stations on a regular basis.
Firefighters appreciate and enjoy the special attention!
Melissa Poelling, Fire Corps Member
Leadership Team
The Fire Corps Leadership Team has brought Charlottesville Fire Corps to
life by developing the foundation of the organization,
providing administrative leadership and coordinating special events.
Leadership Team members are:
Michael Gallahue
Tony LaBua
Felipe Mendoza
Linda Seaman
Carmelita Wood
Michael Gallahue, Fire Corps Member
Carmelita Wood, Fire Corps Member
Thanks also to Fire Corps member Susan McGinnis, who has created the Charlottesville Fire Corps website.