Mayor Gessel is presented with a fire department helmet with his unit number and name applied on it.  Chief Parsons wanted to  express his appreciation for all the support the Mayors office has provided during his administration.  During Mayor Gessel's administration the department has purchased in excess of $650,000.00 in equipment including a new ladder and  rescue truck.

Chief Parsons appointed Mayor Gessel whose term  expires July 1, 2001 has a honorary firefighter.