Firefighter Eric Newman has officially clocked out for his last tour of duty and entered retirement on November 29, 2021.
Work experience
Eric Newman began his fire service career with the City of Rolla in 1997 before joining us as a volunteer in October 2009. Firefighter Newman was then brought on as a career member 5 months later in March of 2010 in which he spent the next 11 years serving the people of Osage Beach Fire District.
Firefighter Eric Newman has been an integral part of this fire district and will be greatly missed. Many nights at the dinner table have been filled with stories and laughter with Eric. Over the years, he has taught many new firefighters the workings of the fire district and how to be better every day.
relationship growth
Eric has been a vital asset in helping grow the relationship between the locals and the management
Firefighter Newman served for many years as President of the Firefighters Local 3987 which encompasses all Lake Area Departments including the City of Rolla. Eric has been a vital asset in helping grow the relationship between the locals and the management of the fire district for many years.
Firefighter Newman over the years has served professionally, proudly, and honorably for the 12 years Osage has been honored to be a part of his career. It is hard to say how many lives have been touched, homes saved, and people guided that Eric has played a part in but Osage know it is more than they can count.
Gratitude
Firefighter Eric Newman may not be with firefighters on the truck, they will always have a seat at the dinner table. To the Newman Family, Osage thanks them for sharing Eric with them and allowing them to know him.
Being a firefighter is not for the faint of heart with long shifts away from loved ones and the family has been gracious enough to share him for the last 12 years. Firefighter Newman, Osage would like to wish him the best in retirement. It stands with firefighter Newman and their prayers will continue with the family. He will always be welcome.