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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6A Firefighter Retirement Report Phone 952.447.9800 / Fax 952.447.4245 / www.cityofpriorlake.com 4646 Dakota Street SE Prior Lake, MN 55372 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: APRIL 16, 2018 AGENDA #: 6A PREPARED BY: FRANK BOYLES, CITY MANAGER PRESENTED BY: FRANK BOYLES AGENDA ITEM: FIREFIGHTER LAWRENCE SCHOMMER AND MARK FRIEDRICH RETIREMENT PRESENTATION INTRODUCTION: LAWRENCE SCHOMMER Larry started with the Fire Department on January 1st, 1988 as a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician. He followed in the footsteps of his father, Don Schommer, who served with the Fire Department for twenty plus years. For several years, Larry was involved with the fire safety and prevention program within the Fire Department. During Fire Prevention W eek he was the coordinator. He continued to be right up to his retirement. Larry also oversaw the Prior Lake Fire Department Fire Safety House which was used by many area Fire Departments to promote fire safety. Larry was also involved as a truck committee member for the construction of the Department’s ladder truck. Larry was a Fire Service mentor to many during his career and was always there to lend a helping hand or to “set someone straight” if needed. The Fire Department and the City of Prior Lake have been fortunate to have him. Larry will be missed. Larry retired on January 31st, 2018 after 30 years of service with the Prior Lake Fire Department. MARK FRIEDRICH Mark “Freddy” Friedrich started with the Fire Department as a Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician in July of 1989. At the time Mark was working part-time in public works for the City of Prior Lake. Mark worked his way up the ranks over the years serving as a Firefighter, Captain, and Assistant Chief. After It’s completion in 2008, Mark was moved to Fire Station two as the first Operations Chief at the new station. Mark was also involved in several truck committees for the construction of the Department’s engines, heavy rescue’s and ladder truck. He was always a big part of the Departments fund raising activities, equipment purchase, and maintenance. Mark could always be counted on to lend an extra hand and was one of the best apparatus operators the Department ever had! He worked very hard and took great pride in the Fire Department and represented it well. “Freddy” will be greatly missed by all. Mark retired on March 16th, 2018 after twenty-nine (29) years of service with the Prior Lake Fire Department. CONCLUSION Years ago, the city commissioned a video entitled,” Hero’s Among Us”. It talked about the Prior Lake Paid on Call Fire Department and its members. Larry and Mark truly personify the Hero’s Among Us who represent the best of our small- town values. Councilmembers may wish to share comments with Larry and Mark on the advent of their retirements.