2021 Inspection Honors Members' Commitment
 
By Ex Chief Dean W. Pappas
October 24, 2021
 

Saturday night, Katonah Fire Department members gathered in person for the Annual Inspection. They were joined by representatives of neighboring departments, who inspected the KFD membership and the apparatus. Various honors were handed out during the dinner, including for top responders for the year. The 2021 Firefighter of the Year Award went to Lieutenant Laurie DeRosa. The 2021 Rookie Firefighter of the Year went to Firefighter Brad Holcman, while the Michael J. Vuotto Distinguished Service Award went to firefighter Frank DeAlto. As for apparatus inspections, the top award went to Ladder 39.
 
Ex Chief Jose Corsino was presented with a commemorative axe, recognizing his years of service as Chief of Department from May 2018-to April 2021. Photo by Rob DeAlto
Ex Chief Jose Corsino was presented with a commemorative axe, recognizing his years of service as Chief of Department from May 2018-to April 2021. Photo by Rob DeAlto
Lieutenant Laurie DeRosa was awarded the 2021 Katonah Firefighter of the Year plaque. Photo by Rob DeAlto.
Lieutenant Laurie DeRosa was awarded the 2021 Katonah Firefighter of the Year plaque. Photo by Rob DeAlto.
 
The Michael J. Vuotto Distinguished Service Award went to Firefighter Frank DeAlto.
The Michael J. Vuotto Distinguished Service Award went to Firefighter Frank DeAlto.