Sam Wenger - 1999
Awarded this 27th day of March, 1999
This honor is extended as the department’s highest achievement award for contributing to the development of the fire service in Campbell County. The Walk of Fame exemplifies the attributes of volunteers who unselfishly gives of his time and talents to the community.
Sam Wenger stands as the 1998 recipient of the Campbell County’s Walk of Fame. During his 34 years of service Sam Wenger has been an integral part of the department, both as a member of the volunteer and career staff. During his time at Campbell County Fire, Sam has held positions including Firefighter, Shop Foreman, Assistant Chief and Chief. Every piece of the department’s apparatus bears some unique stamp of Sam Wenger’s skills and talent, and his mechanical expertise has resulted in the department having the finest fleet of emergency equipment in the State of Wyoming. Sam Wenger’s abilities have led to the manufacture, repair and improvements of much of the department’s equipment and on many occasions, on-the-spot repairs both in the shop and in the field, which quickly returned vital equipment to service. And, if parts were not immediately available, he could devise a solution or manufacture a part often better than original factory specifications. As an active firefighter, he has responded to thousands of calls over the years in all capacities on the fireground, form the end of the nozzle to the pump panel of the engine, from the shop mechanic to command duties.
Sam Wenger is hereby awarded the Campbell County Walk of Fame award in recognition of his unwavering support and 34 years of service. Sam exemplifies the true spirit of a volunteer fire fighter, team player, friend and dedicated community servant. His actions serve as an example to fellow fire fighters keeping with the highest traditions of Campbell County Fire Department.