L-R: FDNY William Leahy NYFF Burn Center Foundation President; Monticello FD Deputy Chief Carl Houman; Past Chief Mike Bastone; Chief Marc Friedland; 2nd Asst Chief Brian Monroe; Ronald Siarnicki National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

MONTICELLO - The Monticello Joint Fire District has awarded for the first time in the nation the Code Fearless Award. This award was given by The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.

Monticello received this award for demonstration and support of the 16 Firefighter Life Safety Initiatives. Over the last 1 ½ years we have put into place these initiatives to stop firefighter fatalities and reduces the possible injuries.

Last year, Monticello FD was awarded the Seal of Excellence which was also the first time ever in the nation from the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. This year the award went to the FDNY.