Sergeant Collins
At the Jan. 2 Peters Township Council meeting, Sergeant Matthew Collins was awarded a Medal of Valor for his heroic actions in responding to the recent shooting incident in Canonsburg. The award was presented by Chief Grimes, Captain Maloni and Captain Ford. Many members of the Peters Township Police Department were present in support of Sergeant Collins.
Champion Firefighters
Congratulations to Firefighter Brittany Hoffman and Assistant Fire Chief Bill Gaughan for their medal winning runs at the Combat Challenge World Championships in Montgomery, Alabama. They competed with over 450 firefighters from 12 countries and 20 states. Hoffman earned a Bronze medal in the female tandem event, and a gold medal with the female relay team. The female relay team missed the setting of a new world record by seconds. Gaughan earned a Silver medal with the men’ s over 60 relay team. They were the only firefighters from Pennsylvania to qualify for the World event.
Sgt. Collins with members of the Peters Township Police Department.
Sgt. Collins with his family.
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