As a part of June's Ceremony, Jacksonville Fire/Rescue Department (JFRD)  Public Information Officer Tom Francis made good on his bet with Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) PIO Ken Jefferson to "Kiss a Pig" when  the JFRD lost the 9th Annual Gun's N' Hoses held March 10. 

To watch News4Jax.com's coverage of "Friendly Bet Settled with a Piggy Kiss", click here.

For the third year in a row the Fraternal Order of Police fighters were victorious.  

Guns N' Hoses has a history of successful fundraising in Jacksonville and has raised over one-half million-dollars for the FOP Foundation and IAFF (International Association of Fire Fighters) charities in its first eight years.  During the ceremony, the FOP presented the Police Athletic League with a portion of the proceeds from the 2007 fight night. 

Additional Information: The ceremony also honored   the six employees of the month:
• Police Officer of the Month: Benjamin A. Carroll, School Resource Officer
         Sponsored by Burger King

• Corrections Officer of the Month: Corrections Officer David L. Baker,
Pre-Trial Detention Facility, Sponsored by Coggin Automotive  

• Civilian of the Month: David J. Messick, Pre-Trial Detention Facility  
Sponsored by Solantic

 • Reserve Officer: Kevin B. Weech, Sponsored by Nimnicht Chevrolet 

• Police Supervisor of the Month: Sergeant Jeffery K. Lentz, Zone 4
Sponsored by Stein Mart

• Corrections Supervisor of the Month: Corrections Sergeant Keith W. Knight,
Pre-Trial Detention Facility, Sponsored by Beall's, Inc.

 These dedicated employees were recognized for their service and commitment to law enforcement and serving the community with the utmost professionalism and ability.

For more information about individual winners contact:
 Katie Seay at 904-630-2102 or Katherine.Seay@jaxsheriff.org