East Northport Firefighters Recognized For Military Service

Members of the East Northport Fire Department who served in military were recently recognized.

The veterans were presented a commemorative pin at the department’s April board meeting. They were recognized by Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta.

“It is an honor to personally thank these men who continue to serve their community as they have served their country. I applaud their commitment, dedication and bravery,” Trotta said.

The Suffolk County Legislature created a program in 2015 to create the pin to present to current volunteer firefighters and emergency medical volunteers who have also been in the armed forces.

Photo by Steve Silverman

• Pictured at the board meeting are from left to right in the rear row,: First Assistant Chief Dan Flanagan, Firefighter Michael Rippel, EMT Michael Isaacs, FP Tom Noonan, Firefighter/EMT, Ex-Rescue Captain Robert Sagistano, Chief Dan Heffernan, FP Charles Andreas, Ex-Captain Roger Putnam, Senior Ex-Chief Ken Kutner, Firefighter Richard Meissner, and Second Assistant Chief Tom Bourne In the front row, from left to right, are: Legislator Robert Trotta, Ex-Chief Tom Augusta, Ex-Chief Ken Hahn and Ex-Chief William O’Loughlin. Missing from the photo is Firefighter Ken Demling, who was unable to attend the meeting.