Watertown Firefighters Sworn In, Local Man Recognized for Heroic Rescue
The Watertown Fire Department welcomed nine firefighters, promoted two lieutenants and recognized a local resident for his heroic actions during a house fire at a ceremony held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Commander's Mansion.
Among those recognized was Paul Perlatonda, a Coolidge Hardware employee who received the department's Medal of Commendation for helping rescue a woman during an April 21 fire on Kimball Road.