Thrilled to Honor the Wolf Den Inductees For 2024

For over a year, The Wolf along with our partners MHA of Dutchess County and Mid Hudson Pump have been asking you to let us know about the first responder in your life.

Keep the nominations coming because we are getting ready for another year of honoring the men and women in our communities who are there for us when we need someone most. Police Officers, Firefighters, EMS, and other roles that are very often volunteer, filled by people who are our neighbors we sometimes don't even know.

The Year in Review: Wolf Den Inductees for 2024

As we close out 2024 and look forward to more Wolf Den Inductees in 2025 we wanted to look back at the men and women which you nominated who were inducted in the Wolf Den this year.

January 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring the Life of Edward J Scott of the Mahopac Fire Department

Edward J. Scott of the Mahopac Fire Department held the 3 highest titles one can have there: Chief, President, and Chairman of the Board. Edward passed away in October of 2023 but his wife Erin shared Eward's Story.

February 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Kailee Godoy from the Mountain Park Lodge Fire Company

Kailee Godoy is 18 years old and just starting her journey as a volunteer firefighter in the Monroe area, but she comes from a long line of first responders.

March 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Kenneth Wallace from the Pleasant Valley Fire Company

Kenneth Wallace has been working with the Pleasant Valley Fire Department for 27 years and now he's our March Wolf Den of Heroes inductee.

April 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Joseph Maffettone of the Continental Village Fire Department

Honor for his service not just with the Fire Department as the First Assistant Chief but Joseph also volunteers with the local ambulance service.

May 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Shawn Milton for his service with Millerton Fire Company

He joined his first fire company at the age of 19. He has been a member of the Millerton Fire Company and the Sharon Fire Company. He is a fourth-generation firefighter.

June 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Ashley Dayfield for her service as an EMT in the City of Bridgeport.

Serving her community for almost 20 years Ashley throws everything she got at people when they are in need. She throws her heart and soul into her career and gives it her all.

July Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Nick Barber for His Service to the City of Middletown

A volunteer firefighter for over 35 years, Nick had the opportunity to be both the Chief and assistant chief for the City of Middletown Fire Department.

August Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Amanda Babcock for Her Service to the United States of America

She is a full-time member of the New York State National Guard and is also a first responder with the New Windsor EMS.

September 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring John Lucariello with the Rombout Fire Company

His dedication to the Rombout Fire Department eventually led to him reaching the position of Chief several times as far back as 1991. He is also known around the firehouse for his cooking.

October 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Don Estes for His Service with East Clinton Fire District

Don is the Fire Chief at the East Clinton Fire District and he and his crew had a 100 percent response time. He is truly a selfless volunteer.

November 2024 Wolf Den Inductee - Honoring Ralph Davis for His Service with the Napanoch Fire Department.

Ralph has volunteered for 30 years as a firefighter. He is with the Napanoch Fire Department where is also the District Chief.

As we head out of November, we will announce our next inductee, and thanks to support from Mid-Hudson Pump and MHA of Dutchess County, we will continue to honor first responders each month in 2025. Nominate a first responder you know today.