Central Islip Fire Department Hosts 2024 Suffolk County Medal Day
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosSuffolk County Fire Academy Director Scott Davonski with Honorable Mention honoree James Hand – East Islip FD.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosSuffolk County Elected Officials with Frank L. Obremski Memorial Award honoree Coordinator and Chief Michael Gianmugnai.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosBronze Medal recipients from the Cutchogue FD • Joseph Hinton, Kenneth Pearsall III, Christian Figurniak & Bryan Zissel with their Chiefs.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosMembers of the Patchogue FD with Honorable Mention recipient Peter Feehan.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosSuffolk County Exec Ed Romaine congratulates Chief Michael Gianmugnai on Coordinator of the Year.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosSuffolk County Fire Rescue Commissioner Rudy Sunderman and Chief Fire Marshal Jack Blaum present Coordinator of the Year award.
CENTRAL ISLIP, NY — On Friday night, September 27th, the Central Islip FD hosted the Suffolk County Fire Academy Vocational Education and Extension Board (VEEB) Medal Day, honoring firefighters who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. The event recognized those who displayed exceptional bravery and dedication, often putting their own lives on the line to protect their communities. In addition, instructors and fire coordinators from across Suffolk County were honored for their outstanding service and leadership.
The event brought together family members, fellow firefighters, and dignitaries to celebrate these heroes. Notable attendees included Suffolk County Executive Edward Romaine, Suffolk County Legislature Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey, Chair of the Legislature's Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services Preparedness Committee Dominick Thorne, Commissioner of Suffolk Fire Rescue Rudolph A. Sunderman, Chief of Suffolk Fire Rescue Joel Vetter, and many other elected officials and fire service leaders.
Instructor of the Year Awards:
- Al Nemecek Award: Deputy Chief Walter E. Dunn III
- Jack Gibson Award: Deputy Chief Paul Mastronardi
Coordinator of the Year Awards:
- Frank L. Obremski Memorial Award: Chief Michael Gianmugnai
- Edward Tully Jr. Memorial Award: Chief Edward Schneyer
Honorable Mentions:
- James Hand – East Islip Fire Department
- Michael DeGregorio – Lindenhurst Fire Department
- Peter Feehan – Patchogue Fire Department
Bronze Medal Recipients:
- Frank Greenwood & William Renton – Riverhead Fire Department
- Kenneth Ruddick Sr. & Juan Sanchez – Central Islip Fire Department
- Joseph Hinton, Kenneth Pearsall III, Christian Figurniak & Bryan Zissel – Cutchogue Fire Department
The room was filled with firefighters, family members, and supporters from across Suffolk County, all there to celebrate the courageous individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. The Medal Day event underscored the profound dedication of these first responders, highlighting their bravery and commitment to the safety of their communities.
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