Congressman Announces Napa County Public Safety Heroes For 2022

NAPA COUNTY, CA — U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, on Sunday named Napa Fire Department Firefighter Rodger Collinson and Napa County sheriff's Deputies Brian Ringo and Joseph Schiavoni as his 2022 Napa County Public Safety Heroes.

Each year, Thompson honors first responders in his district who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.

According to a statement from Thompson's office, Ringo and Schiavoni responded to a 911 call June 17 on Lake Berryessa where a pregnant woman was severely injured by a prop blade. Deputy Schiavoni skillfully connected his patrol boat to the involved vessel. Once aboard, Deputy Ringo provided critical medical aid to the victim and both deputies carried her off via a backboard. They quickly took her to the shore for extraction via helicopter and their actions saved the lives of the woman and her unborn child.

"Deputies Ringo and Schiavoni demonstrated incredible grace under pressure and helped to save the life of a woman and the life of her unborn child," Thompson said.

While working with the Napa Fire Department, Collinson developed and continues to lead the Safe Program which provides fire safety messages to elementary schools across Napa. In addition to putting his life on the line to protect our community from fires, he demonstrated incredible initiative by creating the Facebook group "Support Napa Valley Restaurants," Thompson's office said. The purpose of the group is to provide free advertising for restaurants affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Collinson has also served as team lead for the annual City of Napa employee breakfast and is a member of the Native Sons of the Golden West.

"Mr. Collinson demonstrates selflessness and commitment to our community through COVID-19 relief and fire safety programs," Thompson said. "I am honored to recognize these fine public safety officers for their work on behalf of Napa County."

Here is the full list of the 2022 Public Safety Heroes for Thompson's congressional district, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.

• Capt. John Angell, Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department
• Sgt. Zach Lekse, Martinez Police Department
• Cory Smith, Lake County Fire
• Officer Juan Altamirano, Lakeport Police Department
• Rodger Collinson, Napa Fire Department
• Deputy Brian Ringo, Napa County Sheriff’s Office
• Deputy Joseph Schiavoni, Napa County Sheriff’s Office
• Detective Rory Logan, Benicia Police Department
• Robert O’Connor, Solano County Paramedic
• Kristy and Bob Brindley, Just1Mike Foundation
• Officer Westin Schindler, Santa Rosa Police Department
• Sgt. Terry White and Officers Jason Jucutan, Jeff Badger, Dane Schindler and Brett Wright of the Santa Rosa Police Department Special Enforcement Team

"Our first responders play an essential role in keeping our communities safe and saving lives," Thompson said. "Every year, it is a great honor to be able to recognize some of our public safety heroes from our district for their incredible work on behalf of our communities."