At tonight’s Village Board meeting, Crete EMA Director Ryan Allison presented appreciation certificates to five outstanding team members who each served over 100 hours in 2024.
🚨 Deputy Director Paul Vanderaa – 154 hours
🚨 Captain Doug Blake – 281 hours
🚨 Sergeant Keith Miller Sr. – 172 hours
🚨 Responder Stacey Skaggs – 140 hours
🚨 Responder James Walters – 201 hours
These dedicated individuals are part of the Crete EMA team, working year-round to help prepare for emergencies, coordinate disaster response, support recovery efforts, and much more for the Crete community.
We deeply appreciate their service. If you’d like to learn more about what Crete EMA does — and how you can get involved — stop by their Open House on Saturday, March 29 from 9 AM to 2 PM at 280 W. Exchange St. Tour the facility, check out the equipment, pick up preparedness tips, and meet the team behind the scenes.
📸 Pictured left to right: Director Ryan Allison, Captain Doug Blake, Responder James Walters, Responder Stacey Skaggs, Sergeant Keith Miller Sr., Deputy Director Paul Vanderaa
