On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, United States Congressmember Grace Napolitano, representing the 31st District of California, held her annual First Responders Legislative Breakfast at the Grace T. Black Auditorium in El Monte.
Congressmember Napolitano is a proud supporter of fire and law enforcement agencies.
Fire Chief Anthony C. Marrone spoke at the event and provided words of appreciation and encouragement for the first responders’ selfless service to the community.
Congratulations to the following honorees:
Division II
- Azusa: Fire Captain Christopher Dubois, Fire Station 97
- Bradbury: Fire Captain Dan Engkraf, Fire Station 44
- Irwindale: Fire Captain Brian Goodrich, Fire Station 48
- Covina: Fire Captain Veronica Lile, Fire Station 152
- Duarte: Fire Captain Eric Smith, Fire Station 44
- Glendora: Fire Captain Mario Natividad, Fire Station 85
- San Dimas: Firefighter Specialist Dane Bode, Fire Station 64
- Baldwin Park: Fire Fighter Dominic Viramontes, Fire Station 29
Division VIll Honorees
- La Puente: Fire Captain John L. Davis, Fire Station 26
- Industry: Fire Fighter Paramedic James Arakaki, Fire Station 118
Division IX Honorees
- El Monte: Fire Captain Brian Davy, Fire Station 166
- South El Monte: Fire Captain John Muro, Fire Station 90
