The Apparatus Maintenance Section Board of the International Association of Fire Chiefs selected Don Dominick, master mechanic for the Stillwater (Okla.) Fire Department, as the 2008 Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year.

Dominick started his career with the city of Stillwater’s fleet maintenance 29 years ago. He has 16 separate ASE certifications and most recently received an EVTCC certification as a master ambulance technician.

Spartan Motors was the official sponsor of the 2008 EVT of the Year award. In making the presentation to Dominick, Spartan vice president Bill Foster said, “Without the mechanics of the fire service, the ‘pride don’t ride’.”

Supporting the 2008 EVT of the Year award, Larry Dodson, OEM account manager, Allison Transmissions Inc., said, “We are honored to support such a prestigious award.”

Dominick said, “What an honor to be awarded this recognition and I appreciate my department and my administration for the honor. I appreciate Fire Chief and the Apparatus Maintenance Section for recognizing the technicians that are out there doing their jobs.”