PRESS PHOTO BY JIM MARSH Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company firefighter Jerry Royer, center, is honored Nov. 13 as the longest-serving firefighter in the organization at the fire company's annual service recognition dinner. With 44 years of service, Royer has served in a number of officer positions and is currently the fire company's safety officer. Presenting the recognition certificate are Fire Chief Joshua Wells, left and Assistant Chief William Sames. An additional photo appears on Page A8.

PRESS PHOTO BY JIM MARSH Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company firefighter Capt. Ryan Basta, center, is honored Nov. 13 as the firefighter with the most training hours in the organization at the fire company's annual service recognition dinner. Basta amassed 334 hours of formal training among a roster of 27 highly-trained firefighters. Presenting the recognition certificate are Fire Chief Joshua Wells, left and Assistant Chief William Sames.