Wolf Den Inductee: Who Dedicated More Than 50 Years Of Service As Firefighter

The Wolf Den of Heroes has returned for 2025, and we look forward to celebrating a first responder you know each month. Nominate someone you know today.

The Wolf Den of Heroes Honors First Responders Every Month

Each month, The Wolf teams up with Mid Hudson Pump and MHA of Dutchess County to select one of our area's first responders to be inducted into the Wolf Den of Heroes from among everyone you have nominated. 

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Please take a moment to tell us about a first responder you know. Nominate them to be inducted into the Wolf Den of Heroes. Tell us their story and why you believe they deserve to be recognized for their efforts in our community.

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Wolf Den Hero Inductee for March 2025: John "Jack" Delaney

John, who goes by Jack, was nominated by his family, Adam, Courtney, and Luke Delaney. See below what they said about their Dad and his service.

Jack has been a firefighter for 53 years. He started at 16 years old in Buchanan, and he has held the offices of Lieutenant, Captain, and Assistant. Chief, President, Trustee, there. He also helps in other communities such as Ossising, Montrose, and Verplank as a Social Member. Jack is an active member of Hughsonville, where he was president. He is a lifelong member of Gardner Engine in Wappingers. Jack also held office in the Westchester County Firemen's Assoc, Dutchess County Firemen's Assoc, Hudson Valley Firemen's Assoc, and the Westchester County Parade Judges. Jack is now working with FASNY (Firefighters Assoc. of NY) on committees to make for a safer environment for our volunteers....So when our Dad dropped everything and left on Holidays or in the middle of the night, we understood and were proud that he was out there helping others (via Nomination to Wolf Den of Heroes from Contributor)

Nominate A First Responder for the Wolf Den of Heroes

If you want to nominate a first responder, fill out the form on our website. Be sure to take a minute to share some information about the First Responder you are nominating, and please feel free to send us a picture or two. We look forward to putting a spotlight on someone you know.

Thanks to our partners at Mental Health America Dutchess County and Mid Hudson Pump, we will be able to honor more people throughout 2025. MHA of Dutchess County and Mid Hudson Pump make it possible for us to give the responder who becomes the Wolf Den Inductee $250 as a way of saying thank you.