Five Hamlin firemen honored for bravery

Five Hamlin firemen honored for bravery

The Joint Fire Service Leadership of Monroe County honored five members of the Hamlin Fire Department at their annual dinner on October 13. Firefighters Mark Jacob and Joe Burke were awarded the Distinguished Service Award for venturing out on the ice over Sandy Creek to rescue an ice fisherman who had fallen through. The Distinguished Service Award is given to firefighters who save the life of a fellow human being. Firefighters Mike Marchetti and Mike Stevenson and fire police officer Caroline Miller, along with firefighters Jacob and Burke, also received a Unit Commendation for this action. The Unit Commendation Award is given for actions performed in a manner substantially beyond normal expectations.

For information about the Hamlin Fire Department, see the department's website at hamlinfire.com