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| Pictured left to right: Alex Barreira, Matthew Casini, Kate Topazio and Mayor David Cassetti |
ANSONIA - The Ansonia
Rotary Club recently presented three of Ansonia’s first responders with Outstanding
Service Awards. The annual dinner ceremony took place at Ansonia High School. Mayor David Casetti was on hand to congratulate
the awardees, and he joined family, friends and Rotarians in expressing thanks
to the men and women of Ansonia’s emergency services.
EMT Kate Topazio was chosen by her
colleagues at ARMS, Ansonia Rescue Medical
Services, to receive the 2016 Rotary Civic Service Recognition Award. She
joined ARMS in 2010 after receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing
from Fairfield University. A Charge
Nurse in the Emergency Department of Griffin Hospital, Kate was awarded the
Mary Schumacher Leadership Award and the Florence Nightingale Award for
Excellence in Nursing in 2014. She averages
80 plus hours a week occasionally in her dual capacities, and her medical
training has been a significant asset at ARMS. In one case she recognized a patient
going into cardiac arrest and intervened. She is a Field Training Officer and
often goes beyond the call of duty, recently joining the EMS Bike Team.
Sergeant Alex Barreira of the Ansonia Police Department was selected
as the outstanding police officer for 2016. Alex joined APD in 2004 and was
promoted to Sergeant in 2014. He has served with distinction during his ten
years. In charge of the K-9 and FTEP programs, he was assigned to a local DEA task
force for two years. His other awards include the 2016 US Attorney Award in
recognition of his efforts in Operation Fast Lane II, and the departmental Lifesaving
Award for resuscitating an unresponsive victim. He is considered a role model
and leader by his peers and supervisors.
2nd
Lieutenant Matthew Casini of Webster
Hose Co. received the Ansonia Fire
Department Outstanding Service Award.
Matthew joined AFD in 2002 and was promoted to his current rank this
year. He currently holds five certifications in fire and medical roles, and
acts as the company’s training officer. A graduate of Emmett O’Brien High, Matt
is employed by Sikorsky Aircraft. (This is a press release from the Ansonia Rotary Club)
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