Presentation of the Firefighter of the Month Award for October 2025 to Captains Thomas Sfraga, Timothy Ewing, Joseph Friedemann, Adam Mendoza, Pavel Karasek, Driver/Operators Richard Pellegrino, Angel Travieso, Michael Hopkins, Firefighter-Paramedics Kassandra Castillo, Aaron Wohlert, Daniel Osa, Mark Mullen, Myles Roger, Darren Greier, Nicholas Dorn, Michael Petrelli, Dylan Carro, Rescue Lieutenants James Condon, Brendan Babinec, and Battalion Chief Daniel Gamiotea. John K. McNamara, Fire Chief.

The Fire Chief has reviewed the nomination for Firefighter of the Month and determined that Captain Thomas Sfraga, Driver/Operator Richard Pellegrino, Firefighter-Paramedic Kassandra Castillo, Captain Timothy Ewing, Driver/Operator Angel Travieso, Firefighter-Paramedic Aaron Wohlert, Captain Joseph Friedemann, Driver/Operator Michael Hopkins, Firefighter-Paramedic Daniel Osa, Captain Adam Mendoza, Firefighter-Paramedics Mark Mullen and Myles Roger, Rescue Lieutenant James Condon, Firefighter-Paramedics Darren Greier and Nicholas Dorn, Rescue Lieutenant Brendan Babinec, Firefighter-Paramedics Peterlee Saint-Surin and Dylan Carro, Captain Pavel Karasek and Battalion Chief Daniel Gamiotea should receive the Firefighter of the Month Award for the month for October 2025.

They are being recognized as Firefighters of the Month for their efforts on a cardiac arrest call. The crews quick thinking and efficient response led to a greater chance of survival for the patient. The winning nomination is attached.