Hugh F. Morris Special Merit
Hugh F. Morris became the 1st full-time paid Fire Chief of the fire department on January 1, 1925. Chief Morris fought for more staff, training, equipment, and fire stations. He targeted improvements in training, fire prevention, and an alarm-receiving system. This medal is awarded to an employee for performing meritorious work in one of the following: (1) community service work; (2) outside volunteer services; or (3) day-to-day excellence. It may be awarded in conjunction with the Fire Chief’s Commendation, which is granted by the Fire Action Consensus Team (FACT). Recipients of the award are listed below in red.
Cadet of the Year
Each year, a cadet is nominated for going above and beyond in our organization. In addition to completing their required training and mandatory hour requirements, they demonstrate exemplary dedication by volunteering countless hours to the department and by displaying a high level of overall professionalism, enthusiasm, and compassion. Recipients of the award are listed below in blue.
To learn more about San Mateo Consolidated Fire’s Cadet Program, visit www.smcfire.org/cadet-program.
| Hugh F. Morris Special Merit | Cadet of the Year | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Eric Mackintosh (Day-to-Day Excellence) | Mike Jantz |
| 2021 | N/A | Souvanna Sophabmixay |
| 2020 | Saul San Filippo (Day-to-Day Excellence) Nicole Morales (Day-to-Day Excellence) | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | Adan Pena |
| 2018 | Mark Volkman (Day-to-Day Excellence) | John Bruni |
| 2017 | Lance Lutticken (Day-to-Day Excellence) | Marco Calderon |
| 2016 | Robert G. Cook (Community Service) | James DiVincenzi |
| 2015 | Andrew J. Martinez (Community Service) Paul Henretty (Day-to-Day Excellence) | Colin Taylor |
| 2014 | Josh G. McGurk (Community Service) Kirk Steers (Day-to-Day Excellence) | Eduardo Maya |
| 1993 | Jeffrey M. Barile (Community Service) Joseph R. Latham (Bravery) | N/A |
| 1992 | Joseph T. Novelli (Community Service) | N/A |
| 1991 | Sean P. Bonetti (Bravery) Michael W. Keefe (Community Service) | N/A |
| 1990 | John S. Warren (Community Service) William E. Calkins (Bravery) | N/A |