American Legion Honors Lewiston Emergency Personnel
Kyle Greene and Cody Anderson receive top honors for their service to the Lewiston Fire Department.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Emergency Response
American Legion Post #13 has named Captain Kyle Greene Firefighter of the Year and Engineer/Paramedic Cody Anderson Paramedic of the Year. The awards recognize their exceptional contributions to the Lewiston Fire Department throughout 2026.
Why it matters
These awards highlight the vital roles of leadership, mentorship, and technical expertise in maintaining high-quality emergency services for the community. The honorees were recognized for their specific initiatives in station infrastructure and medical operations.
The 2026 awards acknowledge the commissioning of three new ambulances facilitated by the department's specification committee. This modernization effort occurred alongside broader facility upgrades at Fire Station #2.
The players
Kyle Greene
He serves as a Captain in the Lewiston Fire Department and was recognized for his recent leadership on departmental infrastructure committees.
Cody Anderson
He is an Engineer and Paramedic with the Lewiston Fire Department noted for his contributions to technical rescue and clinical patient care.
American Legion Post #13
This local chapter of the national veterans organization is responsible for issuing the annual community service awards in the city.
The details
Captain Kyle Greene was honored for his leadership, including overseeing exterior improvements at Fire Station #2 and serving on the Ambulance Specification Committee. Engineer/Paramedic Cody Anderson received his award for demonstrating excellence in patient care, sound professional judgment, and staff mentorship through the development of the Technical Rescue Team.
Timeline
The awards were granted for the 2026 calendar year.
Seasonal Patterns
The department's work on the ambulance specification committee aligns with the stringent safety and design protocols established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1917 Standard for Automotive Ambulances. This infrastructure commitment represents a recurring seasonal cycle of equipment upgrades for the city.
Residents can expect improved emergency service capabilities due to the recent integration of new ambulance assets into the local fleet. These operational enhancements ensure that high-standard medical equipment remains available for rapid response within the community.
The takeaway
Recognizing first responders for their administrative and technical initiatives helps foster a culture of excellence within local emergency departments. Residents benefit when leadership efforts at the station level translate into modernized equipment and specialized rescue capabilities.
Further reading
For more information on local public safety services, visit the Emergency Response section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Big Country News.
