Monroe Volunteer Firefighter Ty Stewart has received the 2018 Department's Ryan Gardner Firefighter of the Year Award. Company officials say Stewart is a very reliable and professional firefighter and is a well-respected member. He is one of the top 10 responders, covers 2 designated home responder nights and a duty crew night each week. During the past year he became trained on the engine and tanker and completed the Hazardous Materials Operations class