Local 76 held their annual Firefighters Ball and Awards Night at Anthony's on Highland Ave in Somerville.

Billy Fitzpatrick and his wife Karen accept a scholarship on behalf of their son Cameron.

Tom Lopez is all smiles as his daughter Vanessa receives her scholarship.

Elliot Kerner and his wife Patty are the proud parents of scholarship recepient Melissa Kerner.

Joe Barry was given the Unionism Award for his dedication to Local 76.

Pat Keane received a commendation from Local 76 for his actions while off-duty in 2009 to help rescue and administer medical aid to two men who tried to commit suicide by jumping from the Tobin Bridge into the Mystic River below.

Alderman Dennis Sullivan addresses the crowd at the Ball.

A packed house at Anthony's enjoyed a great evening.

Bob Lyons, Tommy Ross and Steve Layton

Local 76 President Jay Colbert, Vice President Steve Layton and Fire Chief Kevin Kelleher pose with six of the new recruits: Sean Layton, Tim O'Hearn, Bobby Galvin Jr., Keith McGinnis, Chris Clark and David Farino.