Gaston's Master Underwater CSIs Receive Special Recognition
Gaston Fire & Rescue's five newest Master Underwater CSIs received a personal recognition from PADI Master Underwater CSI Instructor Ronnie McLamb on Tuesday evening, September 8.
Ronnie presented each member with a figure-eight-on-a-bight knot and a dog tag bearing a nickname chosen by him and his wife, Joey. The recipients were Nick "Firefish" Johnson, Cody "Barracuda" Cooke, Richard "Rockfish" Whitby, Eddie "Swordfish" Porter, and Ed "Kingfish" Porter.
Darrick "Channel Cat" McGee, who earned his Master Underwater CSI certification several years ago, joined the evening and group photo to support the newest members. Together, these six Gaston members account for half of the Master Underwater CSIs in the PADI program worldwide, according to the department's September 9 announcement.
The recognition follows years of education, hands-on training, and experience in public safety diving. Members have spent hundreds of hours learning diving and underwater investigation skills, alongside work on searches, recoveries, and evidence operations.
Gaston Fire & Rescue thanks Ronnie for his years of instruction and continued work with the dive team, and Joey for the support she has provided throughout their training.
Recognition photos
Gaston's six Master Underwater CSIs gathered with instructor Ronnie McLamb for the recognition.
Ronnie presented each of the five newest Master Underwater CSIs with a knot and dog tag.
Each dog tag carried a nickname chosen by Ronnie and Joey McLamb.
The presentation recognized years of public safety dive training and experience.
Fellow divers watched as the personalized knots and dog tags were presented.
Members received their individual recognitions during the September 8 gathering.
Ronnie McLamb with the department's five newest Master Underwater CSIs.
