April 26, 2003

Greenwood FD honor guard tops in nation

       Members of the Greenwood Fire Department Honor Guard recently took top prize in a national competition.  The four-man team competed in a three-part competition at the Fire Department Instructors Conference at the Indianapolis Convention Center and RCA Dome from April 1 to 6.  Teams were tested on close inspection, presenting the colors, and a mock funeral detail.  Greenwood's team scored 99.1 percent out of 100, beating eight other teams from around the country.  Team members include Commander Nat Ridge and firefighters Randy Travis, Adam Arkins, and Josh Meadows.  The team competed for the first time in 2002 and finished third.    (reprinted with permission from the Daily Journal)
 

Pictured from left are, Adam Arkins, Josh Meadows, 
Commander Nat Ridge, and Randy Travis
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Editor's note:  Josh Meadows is also a part-time firefighter with the White River Twp Fire Department

  

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