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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced his recipients for the Fifth Congressional District Public Safety Hero Award. This award is given to exceptional law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who perform above and beyond the call of duty. After careful consideration, Rep. Thompson selected Lake County Undersheriff Chris Macedo and Deputy Fire Chief Mike Ciancio with the Northshore Fire Protection District for their extraordinary work within Lake County.
“This past year has been a busy, challenging time for law enforcement and first responders in our community. From the continued threat of gun violence to the devastating fires of October, these men and women have tirelessly dedicated themselves to keeping us safe,” said Rep. Mike Thompson. “That’s why I am honored to present my annual “Public Safety Hero of the Year” awards to the courageous public servants across our district. To each and every one of you, I offer my heartfelt thanks. I’m incredibly proud to represent such brave, dedicated men and women.”
Chris Macedo had worked with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years, until appointed to Undersheriff in 2015. It was Undersheriff Chris Macedo’s efforts in implementing the CodeRED high-speed emergency system that provided the community with a more effective security system. The system was crucial in notifying residents in affected areas that they were in danger when the October fires emerged.
“I am honored to recognize Undersheriff Chris Macedo as a Public Safety Hero for Lake County,” said Rep. Mike Thompson. “Undersheriff Macedo was instrumental in implementing the CodeRED high-speed emergency alert system in our community which helped to save numerous lives. Thank you for your service.”
During the devastating October fires, when Deputy Fire Chief Mike Ciancio with the Northshore Fire Protection District arrived at the Elem Indian Colony, the fire there had reached 75 acres and resources were stretched thin. With fires spreading across multiple counties, help was difficult to find. Throughout the night, resources eventually became available. Deputy Mike Ciancio and his team were able to keep the fire relatively confined, saving countless residents and structures.
“I am honored to recognize Deputy Chief Mike Ciancio as Public Safety Hero Award for Lake County,” said Rep. Mike Thompson. “Deputy Chief Ciancio fought fires with sustained winds of up to 40 miles per hour with limited resources ultimately saving lives, residents and structures. We are all deeply grateful for his leadership and resilience.”
The full list of the Public Safety Heroes of the Year for the 5th Congressional District is below:
- Officer Craig Long and Officer Aldo Serrano, Vallejo Police Department
- Captain Eric Strom, Vallejo Fire Department
- Robert J. Fenton, Jr., Regional Administrator for Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IX
- Mark Ghilarducci, Director of Cal Office Emergency Services
- Shana Jones, CAL FIRE Unit Chief for Napa-Sonoma-Lake-Mendocino
- Officer Chad R. Tardiff, California Highway Patrol
- Detective Zachary R. Blume, Pinole Police Department
- Undersheriff Chris Macedo, Lake County Sheriff's Office
- Mike Ciancio, Northshore Fire Protection District
- Jodi Traversaro, Cal Office Emergency Services Regional Administrator
- Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
- Santa Rosa Fire Department
- Santa Rosa Police Department
- Cotati Police Department
- Kenwood Fire Protection District
- Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue
- Rincon Valley Fire District
- Mayacamas Volunteer Fire Station
- Schell Vista Fire Department
- Rohnert Park’s Department of Public Safety
- Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department
- City of Calistoga Fire Department
- City of St. Helena Fire Department
- Napa County Fire Chief Barry Biermann
- Napa County Fire Department
- City of Napa Fire Department
- American Canyon Fire Protection District
- City of Calistoga Police Department
- City of St. Helena Police Department
- City of Napa Police Department
- City of American Canyon Police Department
- Napa County Sheriff John Robertson
- Napa County Sheriff’s Office
