2/7/2026 - 2025 Awards Presented

Firefighter of the Year - Chris Budzinski

Line Officer of the Year - Chief Dwayne Steinmetz

President's Excellence in Service Award - Richard Giannoccora

Top 5 Call Responders

1. Dwayne Steinmetz
2. Matt Kremer
3. Bill Kriedler
4. Chris Budzinski
5. Richard Giannoccora

1/23/2025 - 262 Engine returned in service following an extensive refurbishment.

1/22/2025 - 262 QRS personnel conducted life saving actions after responding to an adult female who was choking. 262 Squad arrived less a minute after dispatch and the crew quickly able to clear an airway obstruction allowing the female to breath on her own again and be transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. 262 Squad crew consisted of the following 3 members:

Chief Dwayne Steinmetz

Assistant Chief Bill Kriedler

Firefighter Chris Budzinski