(FREEPORT and HUNTINGTON, N.Y.) – Nassau County Legislature Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé (D – Freeport) recently joined the Freeport Fire Department at the Huntington Hilton for their 134th annual installation dinner. Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Mulé joined the community in honoring:
- Outgoing Chief of Department Anthony Sotira
- Incoming Chief of Department Christopher Burkart, 1st Assistant Chief Michael Gordon, 2nd Assistant Chief Julio Rodriguez & 3rd Assistant Chief Thomas Stevens
- Outgoing Captains: Captain Ryan Fee, Captain Thomas Stevens, Captain Salvatore Cassonetto, Captain Omar De La Cruz, Captain Jorge Martinez, Jr., Captain Randy Aquirre, Captain Jimmy Medina, Captain Jennifer Rivas, Ex-Chief Matthew Colgan & Captain Daniel Elfriech
- 2nd Battalion Delegate: Ex-Chief Raymond Maguire & Ex-Chief David Baer
She also had the pleasure of recognizing numerous individuals for milestone service anniversaries, including:
- 25 Years of Active Service: Ex-Captain Christian Molina & Ex-Captain William Chimeri
- 50 Years of Active Service: Ex-Chief David Baer, Ex-Chief Paul Hashagen & Hon. Chief Anthony Giordano
- 50 Years of Service: Ex-Captain Joseph Santorelli & Ex-Captain Steve Moskowitz
- 60 Years of Service: Ex-Chief Steven Wenk & Hon. Chief Robert Capozzoli
- 65 Years of Service: Hon. Chief Arthur Boulukos & Hon. Chief Robert Spinnocia
“Freeport’s volunteer fire service is built upon a foundation of selfless service – and that is evident in the commitment that has been demonstrated by so many of our neighbors during the last 134 years,” Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Mulé said. “It is always a privilege to celebrate the men and women who do so much to protect us, and I congratulate the honorees and all of Freeport’s firefighters for stepping up to help others.”
PHOTO CREDITS – Office of Alternate Deputy Minority Leader Debra Mulé