Welcome to the Hughsonville Fire Departments Chief Staff page.On behalf of the dedicated firefighters of the Hughsonville Fire Department, I welcome you to our website. The Hughsonville Fire Department was founded in 1913 and has faithfully served the Town of Wappinger for over 109 years. Our organization is made up of approximately 50 members that volunteer their time for our community. Our Chief Staff is very appreciative to our volunteer firefighters for their service and dedication to our community. Thank you for your continued support of our organization and thank you for visiting our website. -Chief of Department Paul RogersChief of DepartmentPaul Rogers, Jr. Chief of Department (2023-Present)1st Assistant Chief (2020-2022) 2nd Assistant Chief (2019) Company Captain (2018)Lieutenant (2005-2008 & 2017) Firefighter (2002-2004 & 2009-2016) Fire Explorer (2001)Contact InformationEmail: paul.rogers@hfd45.orgDeputy ChiefWilliam H. Beale Deputy Chief (2020-Present) EMS Lieutenant (2003-2019) Chief of Department (2001-2002) 1st Assistant Chief (2000) Company Captain (1999) Firefighter (1992-1998)Contact InformationEmail: william.beale@hfd45.orgSecond Assistant Chief Nicholas Ward Second Assistant Chief (2025- Present) Company Captain (2022-2024)1st Lieutenant (2010 & 2018-2021)2nd Lieutenant (2014 & 2017)Training Officer (2012-2013)Firefighter (2004-2009 & 2011 & 2015-2016)Contact InformationEmail: nick.ward@hfd45.org