KFD Inspection Dinner 2014
 
By First Assistant Chief D. Pappas
October 24, 2014
 

Katonah FD held its annual inspection and dinner on Friday, October 24. Over 120 people from Katonah FD and neighboring departments, along with area politicians, attended.
David Corsino, Ex Chief, was presented with an engraved axe in recognition for his services as chief during 2013-2014.

Firefighter of the Year went to Firefighter and Ex-President Scott Whalen
Junior Firefighter of the Year went to Firefighter Jack Dealto. His father, Firefighter Frank Dealto, accepted the award on his behalf, as Jack is up in college.

The Michael J. Vuotto Award was presented to Firefighter, Ex-Captain, Ex-Commissioner and Ex-President Bob Hickey.

Apparatus awards were also given out. First prize, with a $200 gift card, went to Rescue Company and Rescue 17. Second prize, with a $100 gift card, went to Ladder Company 3 and Ladder 39. Third prize, with a $75 gift card, went to Engine and Hose Company 2, and Engine 116.

Top responders for the 2013-2014 were also recognized. The following represent total alarms answered out of 329 total runs for the year:

Top responding Firefighters/Line Officers:
Hank Bergson--200
Dave Kane--199
Michael Lehrer--191
Chris Stanton--176
Alex Whalen--144
Matt Whalen--133
Jeff Waful--129
John Whalen--128
Jared Hirschberg--121
Harry Rosenblum--117
Ben Schuberg--105
Joe Smith--102
Joe Lombardo--101
Brian Lehrer--100

Chief Officer Statistics:
Dave Corsino, Chief--95
Dean Pappas, First Assistant Chief--226
Jose Corsino, Second Assistant Chief--169
 
Firefighter of the Year Scott Whalen with Second Assistant Chief Jose Corsino
Firefighter of the Year Scott Whalen with Second Assistant Chief Jose Corsino
Michael J. Vuotto Award Recipient Bob Hickey (second from right) with (from left) Chief Paul Bauer, First Assistant Chief Dean Pappas, Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman Hank Bergson, and Second Assistant Chief Jose Corsino.
Michael J. Vuotto Award Recipient Bob Hickey (second from right) with (from left) Chief Paul Bauer, First Assistant Chief Dean Pappas, Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman Hank Bergson, and Second Assistant Chief Jose Corsino.
 
Ex- Chief Dave Corsino, right, accepts his engraved axe from his brother, Second Assistant Chief Jose Corsino, and First Assistant Chief Dean Pappas
Ex- Chief Dave Corsino, right, accepts his engraved axe from his brother, Second Assistant Chief Jose Corsino, and First Assistant Chief Dean Pappas
FF Frank Dealto accepts the Junior FF of the Year Award on behalf of his son, Jack, who is in college.
FF Frank Dealto accepts the Junior FF of the Year Award on behalf of his son, Jack, who is in college.