Raymond Roland has logged well over 50 years as a dedicated public servant in the Town of Colonie, both as a police officer and volunteer firefighter. He had a long and distinguished career as a Colonie Police officer for nearly 40 years, serving 35 years as Sergeant.

During that time he was a board member for the local Drug Abuse Resistance Education program better known as DARE. DARE teaches school-age children about the dangers of using drugs and alcohol and helps build positive self-esteem in our young people. Roland was also a 55-year member of the Midway Volunteer Fire Department, and served as President for two terms. He was twice voted Fireman of the Year. He also served on the Midway Colonie Ambulance Service for 20 years.

He has been recognized with several professional awards including the New York State Chiefs of Police Medal of Honor, the Heroes Award for rescuing and saving a woman’s life, the Edward Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award, a 50- year plaque for his service to the Midway Fire Department.