03/24/2026
Tonight, 8 members of our Fire Department were honored alongside Police Officers and Emergency Dispatchers by Mayor DeSana, Fire Chief Moline, Police Chief Hamilton, and the City of Wyandotte. They were recognized for their critical roles in suppression operations, evacuation efforts, traffic control, scene security, and protecting vulnerable senior residents at the American House Senior Living Complex in Southgate.
Those recognized from the Wyandotte Fire Department include:
Captain Josh Rothe
Lieutenant Kyle Caparaotta
Lieutenant Nate Lesperance
Engineer Rich Simons
Firefighter Kris Clark
Firefighter Derek Azzopardi
Firefighter Brandon Allen
Firefighter Patrick Nagle