| On Saturday, March 21st, the Hughsonville Fire Department held its annual Installation of Officers & Dinner Dance. At this formal event the 2026 Firematic and Administrative Officers are sworn into their respective roles. The following individuals were recognized at this event. Congratulations to all!
The following members were officially sworn into their respective positions for the 2026. Each year Dutchess County Deputy Fire Coordinator Steve VanBuren has the honor of swearing in our our slate of Company and Firematic Officers.
2026 COMPANY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
President- Anthony Martino
Vice President- John Lorenzini
Secretary- Raymond Leslie
Membership- Mark Liebermann
Treasurer- Michael Schappert
Trustee- Paul Rogers, Sr.
Vincent Galvin
Thomas Gallman, Sr.
2026 FIREMATIC OFFICERS
Chief of Department- Justin Jerrick
1st Assistant Chief- Nick Ward
Deputy Chief- William Beale
Company Captain- Kevin Cruz
1st Lieutenant- Trevor Dhalla
Timothy Morano
2nd Lieutenant- Kevin Geidel
Ryan White
Safety Officer- John King
Training Officer- Chris Sample
YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNITION
35 Years- Firefighter Tom Masch
20 Years- Chief of Department Justin Jerrick
5 Years- Lieutenant Kevin Geidel
Firefighter Vincent Galvin
2025 TOP RESPONDERS
Asst. Chief Nick Ward
Lieutenant Kevin Geidel
EMS Lieutenant Thomas Gallman (EMS Incidents)
Firefighter Michael Schappert
Firefighter Michael VanBuren
Firefighter Max Mosher
Firefighter Aiden Chase
Firefighter Anthony Martino
"JASON MORSE" COMPANY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Company Achievement Award is the highest company level award. This years Company Achievement Award was presented to Past Chief Paul Rogers, Jr.
FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR
The Firefighter of the Year award is our departments highest Firematic Award. This years Fire of the Year was presented to Firefighter Anthony Martino.
Fire District Attorney Greg Supple was recognized for his 20 years of service to the Hughsonville Fire District as their legal counsel. Congratulations on your retirement!
The following Past Chiefs were recognized at this years Installation Dinner as Honorary Members of the Hughsonville Fire Company. Note: A separate post at a later date will be completed for the Past Chiefs that were not able to attend this years installation Dinner.
Past Chief Jon Wilson (Chief 1998)
Past Chief Michael Cacace (Chief 1999-2000)
Past Chief Michael Stearns (Chief 2012-2013)
Past Chief Tyler Pettit (Chief 2018)
The 2026 Chief Staff had the privilege of presenting outgoing Chief of Department Paul Rogers, Jr. a Past Chiefs Bugle Plaque. For the Hughsonville Fire Department it is a standing tradition for the in-coming chief to present this token of appreciation to the out-going Chief of Department.
(Pictured: Chief Justin Jerrick, Asst. Chief Nick Ward, Dep. Chief William Beale, Past Chief Paul Rogers) |
