Crime & Safety

Bethel First Responders Honored for Service

The fire company held its annual dinner Saturday night.

l. to r.: David Bunting, Matt Gunter and Tracey Buckley receive awards at the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company Dinner
l. to r.: David Bunting, Matt Gunter and Tracey Buckley receive awards at the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company Dinner (Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company)

BETHEL, CT —The Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company honored three of their own on Saturday night at the organization's annual Awards Dinner.

Matt Gunter and Tracey Buckley were awarded for their "extraordinary dedication and service to Stony Hill EMS." Gunter an emergency medical responder and fire lieutenant, received the 2019 EMR Award, while Buckley, an emergency medical technician, received the 2019 EMS Award.

Fire engineer Dave Bunting was the recipient of the 2019 Chief’s Award for his "generous commitment of time, support and inspiration" to the Department.

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The Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company is located at 59 Stony Hill Road in Bethel.

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