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2012 Fairfield Public Safety Awards Ceremony

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Members of the Fairfield Police and other local agencies receive a Unit Citation for work on a large-scale drug bust this year. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Fairfield Fire Lt. Eric Kalapir, and firefighters Scott Iannucci and Brian McHugh accept an Exceptional Medical Service Award. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Fairfield Firefighters Jon Cantandella and Edward Walsh accept an award for their work during the car fire at Tunxis Hill Park. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Fairfield Fire Lt. William Tuttle and Firefighter Jeff Janik were given the Exceptional Medical Service Award. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Fairfield Police Sgt. Tony Granata, Det. Peter Koval and Det. Alex Fucci accept a Unit Citation for home invasion investigations Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Fairfield Police Det. Ed Nook won a Commendation for Honorable Service for investigating package thefts last Christmas season. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Officer Kevin Wells, K-9 Ruger and Sgt. Hector Irizarry accepted a commendation for arresting a murder suspect in Fairfield. Photo Credit: Repre
Fairfield Police Officer James Baker received a commendation for arresting burglary suspects in the act earlier this year. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Marina Security Guard Frank Magyar accepts a commendation from Deputy Chief Chris Lyddy at Fairfield's award ceremony. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Fairfield Fire Asst. Chief Doug Chavanello and firefighters Jeff Edmondson and Robert Smith receive an Honorable Service Medal. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Fairfield Firefighter Jon Cantandella and Lt. Schuyler Sherwood accept an Honorable Service Medal. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Fairfield Firefighter Tom Janik, Lt. Roger Caisse and Lt. Patrick Barry earned an Honorable Service Medal at Tuesday's ceremony. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Members of Fairfield's Police Department accept an Exceptional Service Medal for their help during a drowning at Lake Mohegan. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Telecommunicator Martha Kuczo received a letter of recognition from the Fairfield Police for her help during an emergency call. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Representatives from local businesses received awards for the aid programs they offered after Hurricane Irene hit in 2011. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Parents and coaches who helped a burn victim at Fairfield's Tunxis Hill Park accept Civilian Public Safety Awards. Photo Credit: Greg Canuel
Read the Article Fairfield Thanks Its Police and Firefighters

FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield’s Police and Fire Departments took the time to honor their members Tuesday night.

The two held their annual Public Safety Awards Ceremony, handing out commendations to officers and firefighters who went above and beyond the call of duty over the past year.

“Oftentimes they feel forgotten, and they feel as though they don’t matter. I’m here to tell you tonight that they do matter,” Chief Gary MacNamara said. “They matter for all of us. They respond to the needs of this community. They raise their hands to take the oath, and say ‘Sign me up. I ...
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