Katonah Fire Department Members Hold Annual Inspection

This past Friday, the Katonah Fire Department held its annual inspection dinner at Glen Arbor Golf Club. Members and apparatus were inspected in-house, joined by neighboring fire departments, Bedford Police Department, local officials, fire commissioners, and battalion chiefs. Following the inspection, everyone gathered at the restaurant to enjoy food, drinks, and good company.

During the inspection, the chiefs took time to recognize the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our members.

The department also recognized the following members for their outstanding dedication and achievements:

Top Responders – 30% or Higher (November 2025 – October 2026):
Dean Pappas - 297 calls - 86.34%
Scott Whalen - 264 calls - 76.74%
Jeffrey Kellogg - 209 calls - 60.76%
Brian Lehrer - 183 calls - 53.2%
John Whalen - 166 calls - 48.26%
Chris Langworth - 155 calls - 45.06%
Henry Bergson - 148 calls - 43.02%
Juan C. Becerra - 127 calls - 36.92%
Robert Hickey - 124 calls - 36.05%
John Cohen - 119 calls - 34.59%
Harry Rosenblum - 113 calls - 32.85%
Matthew Maslow - 107 calls - 31.1%
James McHugh Jr. - 96 calls - 27.91%

Officer’s Award - Captain Robert Frank
Chief’s Award - Captain Juan C. Becerra
Rookie of the Year - Ray Pagnucco
Firefighter of the Year - Ex Chief Dean Pappas
Michael J. Vuotto Distinguished Service Award - Davide Palmerini

Thank you to all of our members and guests who joined us to celebrate another year of continued service and dedication.

And a special thanks to Frank DeAlto and Davide Palmerini for organizing the event, because this wouldn't have happened without these two gentlemen!