NEW ROCHELLE, NY — The New Rochelle Fire Department hosted their annual Promotion and Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 19th at the Council Chambers in City Hall. Chief Louis DiMelgio and Deputy Chief Scott Bradley were joined by Mayor Noam Bramson, City Manager Chuck Strome, staff and families as they honored 32 Firefighters with the Life Saving and Unit Citation Awards.
“Today we recognized members who demonstrated meritorious acts of bravery throughout the year,” said Chief DiMelgio.
Father Michael Challinor of Holy name of Jesus was appointed and sworn in as the new Chaplain along with newly promoted members and firefighters. Receiving promotions were Fire Captain Philip Cicchiello and Fire Lieutenants Brian Bracken, Eric Auletta, Andrew Burpee. The department also welcomed five new Firefighters, Michael P. Amori, James A. DiMaggio, Liam Madden, Justin A. Moxey and Christopher S. Tortorella.
| Date | Award | Members | Company |
| 7-Nov-15 | Life Saving Award | Lt. Raul Perez | E-24 |
| FF Jarred McLean | |||
| FF Stephen Schmitt | |||
| FF Daniel Thompson | |||
| 8-Jan-16 | Class 2 Citation | Lt. Brian O’Keefe | TL-11 |
| FF Kevin Thomas | |||
| Letter of Commendation | Lt. Brett Hendrie | E-22 | |
| FF Louis Bongo | |||
| FF Frank Vallelonga | |||
| 22-Jan-16 | Life Saving Award | Lt. Anthony Margiotti | E-24 |
| FF Jarred McLean | |||
| FF Daniel Thompson | |||
| FF Stephen Schmitt | |||
| 25-Jan-16 | Life Saving Award | Lt. Brian Bracken | E-23 |
| FF William Casailinova | |||
| FF Frank Gagliardo | |||
| FF Christian Carozo | |||
| 19-Jun-16 | Life Saving Award | Lt. Sean DeNigris | E-22 |
| FF William Flowers | |||
| FF James Manning | |||
| 21-Jun-16 | Unit Citation | Lt. Chris Cordaro | E-22 |
| FF Simon Mobiglia | |||
| FF Joseph Dizenzo | |||
| FF Steven Fridovich | |||
| Unit Citation | FF Larry Green | L-12 | |
| FF Vincent Costa | |||
| FF Richard Biondi | |||
| Unit Citation | Capt. Ted Ferrara | R-4 | |
| FF Carmine Mancuso | |||
| FF Daniel Betker | |||
| Unit Citation | DC Henry Senno | 2302 | |
| FF Michael Young | |||
| 4-Jul-16 | Letter of Commendation | Lt. Joseph Narciso | 4th of July Detail |
| FF James Manning |