OXFORD – The Oxford Fire Department held its annual recognition dinner on Saturday, where a firefighter of the year was named and a volunteer was recognized for saving several people's lives from a roaring house fire.

Oxford Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter Shane Ingraham was named firefighter of the year over 20 years of dedicated service, ongoing training, and commitment to his community.

Cody Maricle also received praise after he saved a family from death while out of state.

According to Susquehanna Fire Department Assistant Chief Kevin Kelly, Cody Maricle, a volunteer with the Oxford Fire Department demonstrated courage and bravery in the face of danger while in Pennsylvania.

"On the night of March 17, 2019, 476 Washington Street in Susquehanna, 12:40 a.m. on the outside of the residence, a fire broke out," said Kelly. "That same night Cody Maricle left work as usual, and was going to his girlfriend's house."

He said Maricle noticed something odd as he drove down the street, a glow in the distance.

"At 1:07 a.m. Cody Maricle called 911 after spotting the fire, the fire department arrived at the fire at 1:14 a.m., and saw the back corner of the house was fully involved," said Kelly. "At the time Cody arrived both floors of the house were on fire, and no smoke detectors had activated inside the house."