The Huntington Manor Fire Department recently installed new leaders at its for its 110th annual dinner. During the dinner, Assemb. Chad Lupinacci, R-Huntington Station, presented citations to former -Fire Police Captain Frederick Steenson Sr. for 50 years of service to the department and to Frederick Steenson Jr. who took over as the department’s chief this year.
“The service of these men and women is not only honorable but it also demonstrates the best traits of society, dedication, duty and generosity,” Lupinacci said. “It was humbling to be surrounded by so many men and women who so selflessly make sacrifices for the betterment of our community."
As part of the dinner, the department paid special honor to those members lost on duty, including Honorary Chief Nicholas Marzen (Hose Company #1), Chief Ernest Kannig Sr. (Hook and Ladder Company), Honorary Chief Lloyd Coughlin (Hook and Ladder Company), Chief Peter Nelson, (Hose Company #1) and Honorary Chief Richard Holst (Hook and Ladder Company). In addition to Steenson, the department is led 1st Assistant Francis McQuade, 2nd Assistant Michael DePasquale and 3rd Assistant Jon A. Hoffmann, as well as Board of Fire Commissioners Chairman Michael Pastore.
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