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FireNews.com Fire News, May 2022, Page 81 Ridge 2022 Installation
The Ridge Fire Department held its installation of officers on March 19, 2022, at the East Wind Caterers. CommissionerJeffrey Campo was the Masterof Ceremonies. The evening started with presentation of colors. JenniferPhillips who is a memberand the wife of Wesley Phillips had the honor of installing herhusband as Chief of the Ridge Fire Department. Chief of the Department Phillips officially installed his line officers along with 1st Assistant Chief Kevin Leedham and 2nd Assistant Chief Daniel Brooks. Ex-Chief Louis Kaiserwas recognized forhis dedicated service to the department and to the community. William Schwabe celebrated his 50 years of service to the Ridge Fire Department and to the Community. Thank you, William, foryourdedicated service. - Fire News photos by Ron Monteleone
Franklin Sq. & Munson Installation 2022
The Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department held its 98th annual installation and inspection dinneron March 5, 2022, at the Sand Castle in Franklin Square. Installed forthe ensuing yearwas Chief of Department Joseph Gerrato, 1st Assistant Chief Michael Multari and 2nd Assistant Chief Justin Pons. Honored forhis six years of service in the chief’s office was outgoing Chief Dominick Labianca. Honored fortheiryears of department service were honorary Chief Richard Fleischhauer(60 years), honorary Chief Charles Albers, ex-Chief Howard Block and honorary Chief Ronald Falzone,,all for50 years. - Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber
New Hyde Park 2022 Installation
The New Hyde Park Fire Department held their110th annual installation dinner recently at New Hyde Park Inn to honorthe chiefs, officers, and members during the 2020 year. Dinnerchairman and masterof ceremonies Neil Brogan ran the night’s festivities as the 2020 installation dinnerwas cancelled due to Covid. Those honored included Chief of Department Patrick Lyons and his Assistant Chiefs, 1st Assistant Joseph Papa, 2nd Assistant, Robert Gallagher, 3rd Assistant Digin Patel and 4th assistant Joseph Barbagallo. Outgoing Chief of Department VictorSowinski, Jr., was recognized forhis five years of service in the Chief’s office. Honored for50 years of service were Edward Waldron, Ronald Sakowich and Robert Farina.
- Fire News photos by Joseph C. Sperber
Farmingdale FirefighterGreg Happ was recognized for50 years of service in WaterWitch Engine and Hose Co. 1 of the Farmingdale Fire Department. (Photo above from left) 2nd Assistant Chief Matt Hammond, Chief Walter Buser, MayorRalph Ekstrand, FirefighterGreg Happ, Deputy Mayor William Barrett, Captain Matt Oppedisano, LTRobert Russo, and Chief ChauffeurBryan Warshauer. (Photo right from left): FirefighterGreg Happ Nassau County Legislators Rose Marie Walkerand James Kennedy awards Gregg with a citation. - Fire News photos by Philip Lonigro, Farmingdale FD
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Fire News, May 2022, Page 87 2nd Battalion Awards Ceremony
The Second Battalion Fire District held the Arthur Kuss Jr. Award Ceremony on April 3, 2022, at the Coral House in Baldwin. The event was held to recognize the heroic actions of various members of the Second Battalion at three incidents over the past two years.
Baldwin Lieutenant Jimmy Martinez was awarded the Firefighter of the Year for helping to remove a driver from a burning car after rear ending a box truck on Sunrise Highway in Lynbrook on November 27, 2019.
Members of the Freeport Fire Department received a Unit Citation for their life saving actions at a violent boating accident on the evening of August 1, 2020.
Lastly, members of the Long Beach Fire Department received a Firefighter of the Year award for their actions at a West Atlantic Beach house fire involving an armed barricaded subject in the early morning hours of November 19, 2020. - Fire News photos by K2MPhotography.com
Patrick Beckley Sworn in As Suffolk FRES Commissioner
Suffolk County Department of Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES) Commissioner Patrick Beckley was sworn into office on April 12, 2022, by County Executive Steve Bellone, County Clerk Judith Pascale and Presiding Officer Kevin McCaffrey after being unanimously approved to the position by the Suffolk County Legislature.
Commissioner Beckley served as FRES' Acting Commissioner since October 2021 and held the position of the Department’s Deputy Commissioner since January 2021. Prior to joining the county, the Commissioner was Long Island’s Regional Director for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. In addition to his county and state service, Commissioner Beckley previously was a volunteer firefighter with the Massapequa Fire Department and served in the United States Navy as a chief petty officer. - Fire News photos by Peter Guaraldi, SC PIO
Up Close & Personal
Over150 years of dedicated service to the Westbury Fire Department. - Fire News photo by FirstOnScenePhotos.com
Hicksville Hazmat Team LeaderKeyerat a recent tractortrailerfire in Jericho. - Fire News photo by OvertheEdgePhotography.com Greenlawn Fire Department Firefighter Al More. - Fire News photo by Ron Montelone Lakeview Chief of Department Galia on the scene of a recent working ire in Elmont. - Fire News photo by OvertheEdgePhotography.com
Chief Tom Bloomfield operating at his first house fire aftertaking office as Chief of Department. - Fire News photo by Harry Loud
