1St Responder Newspaper - LI
June, 2013
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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano honored Elmont ExChief Michael Capoziello who initiated a quarterly newsletter and chairs the historical committee for the Elmont Fire Department.
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Fire Commissioners Chairman Thomas Collins (center) presents plaque for 100 years of service to Chief Ryan King (pictures l-r:Commissioner Keith Kostuk, Second Assistant Chief Mark Yakaboski,First Assistant Chief, William Weick, Chief Ryan King, Chairman Thomas Collins, and Commissioners Randy Crennan, Harry Pomasanoff, and Paul Massey
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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano honored Freeport Ex-Chief David Baer who led the Department through Superstorm Sandy which ravaged Freeport.
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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano honored Glen Cove Firefighter George Wansor for sixty two years of dedicated service.
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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano honored Great Neck Alert Fire Company’s Ex Second Assistant Chief Michael Gerrero for his 14 years of service and congratulated him on becoming a member of the New York Fire Department.
Eastport Fire Department celebrates 100 years of service Eastport firefighters turned out in force to celebrate 100 years of service to the communities of Eastport, Speonk and Remsenburg on April 6, 2013. Firefighters paraded into the dining hall, led by an honor guard and accompanied by a bagpiper and drummer. Following an introduction of honored guests, awards were presented. 70 years of service was awarded to Edward Vicik, 60 years of service was awarded to Walter H. Pomasanoff, 50 years of service went to Milton Raynor and Michael Goss, 25 years of service was awarded to John O’Shea and 15 Years of Service was awarded to Chris Bernth.
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The top ten responders for 2012 were Thomas Collins, Edward Schneyer, Michael Tortorice, Joseph Tortorice, Chester Massey, William P Glover Francis Mazura, Roy Yeager, Nelson Torres and Phillip Tortorice. The 2012 Firefighter of the Year was Matthew Stevens. The recipient of the Lawrence Goldstein High Point Award was Thomas Collins. Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine, together with representatives from other area government offices, were on hand to present certificates of recognition to
all of the honorees. In addition, the Eastport Board of Fire Commissioners presented a plaque to the chief’s commemorating 100 years of service. Firefighters and their families were treated to a slide/video presentation of pictures and clips from many of the memorable events of the last 100 years. The evening concluded with music and dancing. The department is planning their official Centennial Celebration on September 24th, 2013, starting with a parade at 4:00 p.m. after which everyone is invited to join the members for food music and fun on the fire department grounds. -FRANCIS MAZURA
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