MFRD Hosts Annual Service Recognition Banquet

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department held its 2026 Service Recognition Banquet, honoring the service of the women and men of Mobile Fire-Rescue, as well as recognizing . 

The night was highlighted by inspiring speeches from City of Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis and MFRD Fire Chief Barry Glisson, filling the room with exciting hope for the future of Mobile and public safety. 

Mobile Fire-Rescue had the distinct honor of welcoming Fire Chief Shannon Stone of Midway Fire Department, who offered a meaningful message to first responders, their families, and City of Mobile leadership.

The evening saw a host of awards presented to very-deserving team members for their monumental contributions to the MFRD and excellence in service over the past year. 

Congratulations to the following award recipients:

Firefighter of the Year:

Firefighter Alan (Boaty) Campbell Jr.

Driver of the Year:

Driver Brent Jungenberg

Captain of the Year:

Captain Andrew Sanders

Chief Officer of the Year:

District Chief Jason Browne

Dispatcher of the Year:

Radio Communications Officer Lindsey Allen

Non-Sworn Employee of the Year:

Executive Secret Kimberly Richard

Chaplain of the Year:

Chaplain Dan Taylor

Distinguished Service Award:

Chaplain (ret.) Ed Connick

Dr. John McMahon EMS Legacy Award:

FireMedic Driver Kyle Pritchett

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A number of other awards and honors were presented, including recognition for each of the 2025 firefighters of the month and employees of the quarter, physical fitness gold medalists, and more. 

The Mobile Fire-Rescue Department issues a special thank you to Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis, Council President C.J. Small, Public Safety Director Curtis Graves, and several other City personnel for attending and always providing strong, visible support for the City of Mobile's fire department. Thank you to all our sponsors, vendors, and community partners. 

Huge thank you to WKRG’s Devon Walsh for, once again, serving as emcee and lighting the room with grace and charm. Thank you to Captain John Spivey of the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office and Mrs. Shanna Ludlam for their continued contributions to and support of the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department.

The MFRD continues aiming to live up to the expectations of the City of Mobile, its citizens, and communities.