Firefighter of the Year
Each year, the Chief of the Department proudly recognizes an outstanding individual as the Firefighter of the Year.
This prestigious honor is awarded to a member who demonstrates exceptional skill, dedication, and a strong commitment to our department.
We extend our gratitude and appreciation to all of our past and present award recipients for their service and contributions to our community.
Honorees by Year
| Year |
Recipient |
| 2025 |
William Rosasco |
| 2024 |
James Scholl Jr |
| 2023 |
Thomas Strauch |
| 2022 |
Michael Guerrisi |
| 2021 |
Brian McGrath |
| 2020 |
Jeff Rosenzweig |
| 2020 |
James Hudson |
| 2019 |
Philip Alaimo III |
| 2018 |
Cheyenne Enlund |
| 2017 |
George Goodleaf |
| 2016 |
John Romonoski |
| 2015 |
Brian McGrath |
| 2014 |
Gregory Ferraro |
| 2013 |
James McLoughlin Jr |
| 2012 |
Marc Francois |
| 2011 |
Bob Pulick |
| 2010 |
Thomas LoConte |
| 2009 |
John Romonoski |
| 2008 |
Michael Rosasco |
| 2007 |
Brian McGrath |
| 2006 |
Mike Bennett |
| 2005 |
Andrew Itterly |
| 2004 |
Jim Maire |
| 2003 |
Joe LoConte |
| 2002 |
Tom LoConte |
| 2001 |
Philip Alaimo III |
| 2000 |
Larry Kaiser |
| 1999 |
Tom Heemsoth |
| 1998 |
John Strahm |
| 1997 |
Richard Vandenburg |
| 1996 |
John Drews Jr. |
| 1995 |
Marc Francois |
| 1994 |
Mike Bennett |
| 1994 |
Leon Sayler |
| 1994 |
Ed Sullivan |
| 1993 |
Anthony Russo |
| 1992 |
Mike Bennett |
| 1991 |
Jim Hart |
| 1990 |
George Goodleaf |
| 1989 |
Patricia Fiorelli |
| 1988 |
Fred Heemsoth |
| 1987 |
John Drews III |
| 1986 |
Mark Bowden |
| 1985 |
Brian McGrath |
| 1984 |
James McLoughlin |
| 1983 |
John McLoughlin |
| 1982 |
Tom Strauch |
| 1981 |
John Fiorelli |
| 1980 |
Bob Pulick |
| 1979 |
Lester Taelman |
| 1978 |
Thomas F. Heemsoth |
| 1977 |
William Pellenz Jr |
| 1976 |
Lawrence Kaiser |
| 1975 |
Kenneth Tobiassen |
| 1974 |
Thomas Paquette |
| 1973 |
Harold Phelan |
| 1972 |
Thomas D'Angelo |
| 1971 |
Philip Alaimo |
| 1970 |
Otto Claus |
| 1969 |
George Dahl |
| 1968 |
Richard Esopa |
| 1967 |
Rupp Ross |
| 1966 |
Ray Vermokowitz |
| 1965 |
Tom LoConte |
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