White Lake Township Honors Award Winners

The following is a news release from the White Lake Fire Department.

The White Lake Township Firefighters Association held their annual Awards Social at the Beacon Hill Banquet Center on Saturday evening, May 5.

Firefighter Paramedic David Mills received the “Firefighter of the Year Award” for his dedicated efforts in training citizens and fire personnel in CPR, assisting residents in the proper installation of child safety seats, being a member of the Oakland County Hazmat Team, being an exceptional training instructor, and successfully writing a federal grant and the specifications for the installation of a $110,000 vehicle exhaust extraction system for all three White Lake Township fire stations.

Fire Chief Tony Maltese said, “Dave Mills is a dedicated passionate firefighter paramedic and we feel fortunate to have personnel of such fine character.”

Mills received a declaration from Governor Snyder, which was presented by Senator Mike Kowall. County Commissioner Jim Runestad presented an award from Oakland County. Mills also received a declaration from the Township officials on hand including Supervisor Greg Baroni, Clerk Terry Lilley, Treasurer Jay Brendel and Trustees David Lewsley, Mike Powell, and Todd Birkle.

Firefighter Paramedic Steve Hanneman received the “Fire Chief’s Award” for the “School is Back in Session” safety program and his work with the “Coats for Kids” drive.

Also featured was the first annual “Rose Osborne Award” presented to Rose Osborne. Mrs. Osborne has been a long time resident of White Lake Township. From her home on Highland Road, she served many years as a dispatcher for the Volunteer Fire Department. Her late husband, Bud, was a Captain on the department. Rose has also contributed countless hours of assistance for the annual White Lake Goodfellows campaign each Christmas season.

This award is named the “Rose Osborne Award” in honor of the many years of service she has given this community. It will be presented each year to a White Lake Township citizen who unselfishly contributes to the community and charitable causes throughout the year.