Assemblyman Colin Schmitt Honored Chief Nicholas Attolino of Wayne Hose Co. FD in Stony Point at the inaugural Salute to First Responders event in Orange County, New York.

Town of Stony Point: Nicholas Attolino, Wayne Hose Co. Fire Department

Nick joined the Stony Point Wayne Hose Fire Co. #1 23 years ago, and is currently the Chief. Chief Attonlino is a seasoned veteran that is known to lead by example. Chief Attonlino is a Certified Master Rescue Diver, a member of the swift water rescue team , an ice rescue Tec, and rescue swimmer. In addition to the fire rescue duties – Nick served as a driver, and a line officer for the past 14 years. As Chief, He is currently in charge of approximately 100 volunteer firefighters, and the Town Board notes that the Chief is an outstanding member of the community to the members of the Stony Point Fire Department and to the residents of Stony Point. For the past 20 years, each Super-bowl Sunday, Nick and over 100 other swimmers, including Assemblyman Schmitt, enter the freezing Hudson River to raise money for children in the Stony Point Community that are afflicted with serious illnesses. Chief Attolino has been recognized for diving into the Hudson River to rescue a drowning boater.