06/07/2026
Last evening, the members of the Hinsdale Fire Department gathered to celebrate their annual banquet. The evening was filled with fellowship, laughter, and appreciation as members and their families enjoyed a wonderful meal graciously hosted by the Hinsdale American Legion.
Throughout the night, we reflected on the accomplishments of the past year and recognized several members for their outstanding dedication and service to our department and community.
Award Recipients
π Presidentβs Award β Jan Bishop
π Rookie of the Year β Phillip Dixon
π Gary Miller EMS Memorial Award β Erin Hitchcock
π Firefighter of the Year β Tom Jaskolka
We also proudly honored our members for their years of dedicated service to the Hinsdale Fire Department. Their commitment, sacrifice, and countless volunteer hours have helped protect our community and strengthen our department for generations.
Years of Service Honorees
5 Years of Service
Scott Budaji
Mike Donnelly
10 Years of Service
Tom Jaskolka
Martha Hill
20 Years of Service
Ed Ewing Sr.
40 Years of Service
Jerry Dzuroff
60 Years of Service
Greg Church
A special congratulations to all of our award recipients and service award honorees. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving the residents of the Hinsdale Fire District are greatly appreciated.
Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this yearβs banquet a memorable evening.
We are grateful for the support of our families, community members, and the Hinsdale American Legion for helping us celebrate another successful year of service.
π Congratulations to all of our honorees, and thank you for your continued dedication to the Hinsdale Fire Department and the community we proudly serve. π