Certainly! Here's a revised and expanded version of the text: --- From the archives of DailyHerald.com: The Elgin Fire Department held its first formal awards ceremony in over a decade last Tuesday evening, honoring numerous individuals and teams for their exceptional contributions and bravery. Under the leadership of Lt. Dan Wagner, the newly formed committee meticulously reviewed countless records—hundreds, if not thousands of pages documenting the department’s activities, which handles approximately 12,000 calls annually. Fire Chief John Fahy expressed his pride in the committee's efforts, stating, "Many of the honorees went above and beyond their duties, doing that extra step to ensure everything was done correctly." Among those celebrated was 11-year-old Nathan Pagnoni, who quickly noticed a fire in his family's garage and alerted his grandmother. Recalling the incident, Nathan admitted, "I was really scared." Despite the initial panic, he felt "really cool" standing alongside the firefighters during the ceremony to receive his recognition. Another standout individual was Dawn Stoner from Advocate Sherman Hospital, who managed a large-scale anti-terrorism training exercise involving 12 fire departments and various agencies at the hospital’s Center Street site. The father-and-son team of Don Michael Bush and Michael Sean Bush were also acknowledged for their heroic actions during a kitchen fire across the street from their home. Not only did they help put out the flames, but they also organized a fundraiser for the affected family. Angela Flintz, a nurse, was commended for her quick thinking when she used automated external defibrillator pads on a man who collapsed during an Elgin Township Triad meeting. Similarly, Andrew J. Robinson was recognized for helping extinguish a fire with a garden hose. Employees Nohemi C. Farfan and Jasmine Becerra from Burlington Coat Factory were praised for their rapid response to a fire in a clothing rack within their store. Several firefighters received the department’s inaugural Phoenix Awards for their life-saving efforts. One team revived a man who had overdosed on heroin, while another successfully resuscitated a man who had stopped breathing at a nursing home. Additionally, Company awards were granted to two teams: one for performing an emergency cricothyrotomy on a gunshot victim, and another for saving the life of an infant who was choking. Two Meijer grocery store employees, Joseph A. Kearns and Sean R. Markwood, who were unable to attend the event, were honored posthumously for their CPR and defibrillator efforts on a person experiencing cardiac arrest. The department’s active shooter committee and strategic planning committee were presented with unit citations. Finally, 28 members of the department, representing a significant portion of the 133 total personnel, were acknowledged for their service in the U.S. military. As Chief Fahy concluded, "This ceremony is just the beginning. It highlights the incredible dedication and teamwork that defines our department." Thank you, Dan, for sharing this inspiring story. --- This version maintains the essence of the original content while adding depth and personal touches, making it more engaging and readable.

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