Valor In Livingston: Firefighters Save Man's Life, Earn Awards

LIVINGSTON, NJ — A group of 20 law enforcement officers and six firefighters from agencies across Essex County earned commendations at the Two Hundred Club of Essex County’s 59th annual Valor Awards luncheon earlier this week.

The awardees included firefighters from Livingston, according to the Essex County Sheriff’s Office, which shared the following details:

"Upon returning from a brush fire, Livingston Fire Chief Christopher Mullin and Deputy Chief Joshua Lewis were called to save the life of a 94-year-old Livingston resident who was discovered in their basement with respiratory distress caused by Anhydrous Ammonia."

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OTHER AWARDS

Two late law enforcement officers were honored this year, organizers noted:

“A notable recipient being recognized with the Meritorious Service Award is Newark Police Detective Sergeant Joseph Azcona, who bravely lost his life in March while in the line of duty. Moreover, we will be recognizing the loss of 2020 Valor Award recipient, Fairfield Police Detective James Ciampi, who lost his battle with cancer this past September.”

The Two Hundred Club of Essex County assists the families of police and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Since its inception in 1966, The Two Hundred Club has raised millions of dollars to support the spouses of fallen officers and fund college scholarships for their children.

Nominations for The Two Hundred Club’s Valor Awards are made by the chiefs of Essex County’s municipal and fire departments, as well as the commanding officers of federal, state and regional public safety agencies. Additionally, Valor Award recipients are selected by The Two Hundred Club’s executive committee.

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