New Glen Cove Fire Department Officers Get Sworn-in

New Glen Cove Volunteer Fire Department officers were recently sworn-in at the annual installation dinner held at the City’s fire house.

Mayor Reggie Spinello swore-in officers from each of the GCVFD’s four companies, the Fire Police Unit and the Rescue Squad.

“I am proud of the work that each and every one of our members does to safeguard the Glen Cove community,” said Chief Philip Grella Jr., who welcomed department members, their families and distinguished guests to the swearing-in ceremony.

Ex-Chief Michael J. Maher moderated the festivities.

“People often forget that our fire department members are all volunteers who each day put their lives on the line for the health and wellness of our residents,” Mayor Reggie Spinello said. “On behalf of the city, we give our heartfelt gratitude to each of you and your families and wish our officers and their company's continued success during your 180th Anniversary year.”

The following members were sworn-in:

Engine & Hose Company # 1

(Under the direction of Chief Philip Grella Jr.)

• Captain: Christopher J. Valeo
• 1st Lieutenant: Thomas Kelly
• Secretary: Pericles Averpoulos
• Treasurer: Robert Petrucci
• Fire Commissioner: Ex-Chief Michael J. Maher

Chemical Engine Company # 1

(Under the direction of Chief Robert F. Marino)

• Captain: Justin Valeo
• 1st Lieutenant: Dominick Martone, Jr.
• 2nd Lieutenant: Michael Capobianco III
• Secretary: Roni Epstein
• Treasurer: Ex-Chief Anthony J. Tripp
• Fire Commissioner: Thomas Underhill

Hook & Ladder Company # 1

(Under the direction of Chief Marvin Tate Sr.)

• Captain: Michael Glidden
• 1st Lieutenant: Robert Hansen
• 2nd Lieutenant: Lisa Wellenreuther
• Secretary: Gianfranco Pagliara
• Treasurer: Andrew Graf, Sr.
• Fire Commissioner: Robert Budzenski

Pacific Engine & Hose Company # 1

(Under the direction of Chief Robert Retoske)

• Captain: Peter Solomito
• 1st Lieutenant: Eugene McGuire, Jr.
• 2nd Lieutenant: Daniel Greenfield
• Secretary: Joseph Morales
• Treasurer: Robert J. Sujeski
• Fire Commissioner: Theodore Valeo, Jr.

Fire Police Unit

• Captain: Michael J. Macmenamie
• 1st Officer: Jeffrey Jackson
• 2nd Officer: Vincent Martinez, Sr.
• 3rd Officer: Karl Van Allen
• Secretary: Allan F. Lamere

Rescue Squad

• 1st Officer: Daniel Pietrafesa
• 2nd Officer: Peter Solomito
• 3rd Officer: Gerald Aparicio
• Secretary: Michael Capobianco III

Image via City of Glen Cove:

• Pictured L to R/Front Row: Captains Michael Macmenamie, Christopher Valeo, Peter Solomito, Justin Valeo and Mayor Reggie Spinello.
  
• Back Row: 3rd Assistant Chief Robert Retoske, 1st Assistant Chief Robert Marino, Chief of the Department Philip Grella Jr. and 2nd Assistant Chief Marvin Tate.