Garden City Park Fire Captain Honored by Nassau County

Captain Michael Magas was recently honored by Nassau County, receiving the Bronze Medal of Valor, a class III award for meritorious personal risk at the Nassau County Fire Commission Annual Fire Awards Ceremony.

The ceremony was held this past Wednesday night at the with about 150 people and fire fighters in attendance.

“Each and every day, firefighters wake up and respond to emergencies with a single goal: protecting the public, rarely with concern for their own public safety,” County Executive Ed Mangano said. “Heroism, valor and sacrifice are just three words to describe their dedication.”