Briarcliff FD Re-Elects Officers, Plans Open House

The is preparing to kick off a year-long effort to recruit more volunteer members on Saturday.

Saturday's 12 to 4 p.m. open house is part of the statewide RecruitNY program that encourages residents to volunteer in the emergency services.

“This is a great opportunity for our neighbors to observe the exciting tasks of a firefighter. Our current members love what they do; they are everyday heroes who help neighbors in need," said Fire Chief Michael King in a statement. "We hope our recruitment day will inspire other area residents to join our fire service family.”

King was re-elected as chief of the department on April 5. Robert O'Hanlon was re-elected as first assistant chief and Dennis Reilly is again the department's second assistant chief. The village's board of trustees will officially approve them—as well as the other companies' officers—at tonight's 7:30 p.m. meeting.

Here's a complete list of this year's officers:

Briarcliff Fire Company
Michael Garcia, captain
Peter Fulfree, 1st lieutenant
Vincent Caruso, 2nd lieutenant
Arie Uyterlinde, 3rd lieutenant

Briarcliff Manor Hook & Ladder Company
Peter Filhan III, captain
David Wolfson, 1st lieutenant
Anthony Kaufman, 2nd lieutenant

Scarborough Engine Company
Nicholas Muro, captain
Alex Alleva, 1st lieutenant
Jeffrey Bassett, 2nd lieutenant

Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Ambulance Corps
Kevin Hunt, captain
Jason Crawford, 1st lieutenant
Cheryl Davidson, 2nd lieutenant

Briarcliff Manor Fire Police
William Ventura, captain
Robert Cerrone, 1st lieutenant
Peter Guilmette, 2nd lieutenant
Linda Urban, 3rd lieutenant

Safety Officer
Alan Fleischman

Additionally, Douglas Cacciola, Martin Gallagher, Carl LaBruzzo, William Ventura, Jay White, Tom Farrington and Larry Reilly will all be appointed to the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Deputy Chiefs Association tonight.

Saturday's event will include tours of the fire headquarters and apparatus. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try on fire gear and attend demonstrations. Fire department members will be on-hand to answer questions.