Dix Hills FD Celebrates Oldest Member's 95th Birthday

Dix Hills Fire Department Company One recently celebrated veteran firefighter and Ex-Commissioner Hank Leids' 95th birthday.

Leids is the oldest member of the department. He joined the Dix Hills Fire Department in 1963 and has been a dedicated member since. He has responded to calls as recently as 2013.

Leids was also a Rescue Squad Officer and served Company One as a Fire Officer.

Photo Courtesy Dix Hills Fire Department: Leids is pictured seated in center with his fellow members