Almost exactly two years after retired firefighter Mitch Groessl lost his battle with pancreatic cancer, the Algoma Fire and Rescue honored his memory with three scholarships to three individuals looking to become Emergency Medical Technicians.  Algoma Fire Chief Tom Ackerman says it was always one of Groessl’s goals to encourage increasing membership for the Algoma Fire and Rescue before he passed.

Two of Groessl’s sons, Casey and Rory, who are department members, were present last week to award the three $500 scholarships to Tiffany Neveau, Jessica Neveau, and Melissa Moen. All three have completed their EMT classes and are serving the Algoma community. 

(photo contributed)