Crime & Safety

Pelham Fire Department Gets First Full-Time Chief

The village board made the appointment Tuesday night, according to Kempter's Fire Wire.

PELHAM, NY — On Tuesday the Village of Pelham and Pelham Fire Department made history by appointing a full-time fire chief, reports Kempter's Fire Wire.

James DiNapoli was sworn in as the first full-time chief.

DiNapoli has 28 years of fire service experience. He has been a member of the Pelham Fire Department since 1999 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2006.

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