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FIRE DISTRICTS OFNEWYORK MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., INC. BOARD OFDIRECTORS OFFICERS ELECTION RESULTS

Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. (FDM) are pleased to announce the election of FDM Board Directors at the FDM Board Meeting held on April 17, 2021. Congratulations to the following individuals: Craig P. DeBaun- Nassau Co.; Randall J. Rider - Erie Co.; Amy Speech - Onondaga Co.; John LoScalzo - Suffolk Co.; and D. Donald Greene - Ulster Co.

Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. Election Committee is pleased to announce the re-election of all Board Officers has concluded at the FDM Board Meeting held on April 17, 2021. Congratulations to the following individuals on their re-election: Michael H. Geoghan - President; Michael L. White - Vice-President; Thomas E. Herlihy, Jr. Secretary; and Randall J. Rider - Treasurer.

We are also pleased to announce the addition of two newly elected individuals to the FDM Board of Directors. Joining the Board in the fall of 2020 is Ralph Raymond from Long Island, in addition to Amy Speech from Central New York Region joining the Board in spring of 2021.

Ralph Raymond, Town of Oyster Bay Deputy Commissioner of General Services and North Massapequa Fire District Fire Commissioner and Executive Director, Emergency Preparedness Committee Elected, has joined FDM’s Board bringing extensive experience in Public Administration in county, regional, state and federal departments. In his roles as municipal budget director, human resources director and Superintendent administrator, Ralph has reviewed insurance policies pertaining to property, liability and most important for FDM - is his comprehensive knowledge of workers’compensation and VFBLinsurance. As a past Fire Chief, past Fire District Clerk, and past Supervisor of Fire District Operations, in addition to his current positions mentioned above, Ralph is a dedicated Member of the North Massapequa Fire District. Currently, Ralph's fire service extends beyond his local department as he is serving in the elected position as President, Association of Fire Districts Nassau County. FDM looks forward to Ralph sitting on the Marketing and Digital Committees as his pulse on fire district activity will be greatly appreciated.

Amy Speech is District Secretary at Belgium Cold Springs Fire District in Baldwinsville, New York. Amy’s career in insurance, especially in the workers’compensation field, is very extensive before becoming District Secretary at Belgium Cold Springs FD. Already a volunteer firefighter serving her community in many capacities since 2004, Amy saw the District Secretary position as an extension to serve her community. To add to this extension, Amy is very excited to participate in a Director’s position at FDM as she feels her two passions, insurance, and fire service, will contribute a unique vision to her role on the Underwriting Committee at FDM. Finally, FDM would like to extend a sincere thank you to Thomas J. Newman, Jr., Esq. for his years of service providing counsel to our Board. Tom’s 15-plus years of service with FDM and his dedication to Fire Districts in New York State has been impeccable and will be genuinely missed. William S. Badura of the same law offices, Kornfeld, Rew, Newman and Simeone, is now serving as Counsel for Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. Board of Directors.

Thank you to all of you that serve our communities.

L-R - Michael H. Geoghan, Randall J. Rider, Michael L. White, Thomas E. Herlihy Jr., Thomas J. Newman Jr., Esq. L-R: Craig P. DeBaun, Randall J. Rider, D. Donald Greene, Amy Speach (Not in photo - John LoScalzo)

Seated L-R - Michael H. Geoghan, Michael L. White, Thomas E. Herlihy Jr., Randall J. RiderStanding L-R - William L. VanGorder, Craig P. DeBaun, Roberta Doremus, Jay Egan, Ralph Raymond, Amy Speech, D. Donald Greene (Not in photo - John LoScalzo)

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Fire News, August 2021, Page 51 Churchville, 2-Alarm Commercial Building Fire

On June 16, 2021, firefighters from Churchville, along with mutual aid companies, were dispatched to Bromley Road fora building fire. First arriving companies found a commercial building fully involved and threatening exposures. Asecond alarm was struck due to the heavy volume of fire. Due to how farthe fire had progressed firefighters initiated a defensive attack. The fire was brought under control within an hour. - Fire News photo by PuckStopperPhotography.com

VANDER MOLEN FIRE APPARATUS SALES & SERVICE OPENS 2ND LOCATION IN UTICA

Vander Molen Fire Apparatus Sales and Service is excited to announce the opening of its second service location! We are conveniently located at 6085 Trenton Road in Utica, NY13502 is just off Route 12.

If you’re looking for a service provider please contact us at 518-2883587 and ask for Larry Gates or Mike Bonesteel to see how we can service your needs.

We look forward to serving you in our new location.