Dix Hills Firefighter and Rescue Person of the Year

July 2, 2012 7:34 am | Filed under: Around Town,Dix Hills | Posted by:
 Rescue Person of the Year
 
 
 
The Dix Hills Fire Department recently presented volunteer Scott DiPino with the Alan Cornfield Rescue Person of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication.  DiPino is a Paramedic and had been a member of the department for seven years. The presentation took place at the department’s 64th Annual Installation of Officers. The Award is presented annually in the memory of Dix Hills firefighter and Commissioner Alan Cornfield. Pictured from left, are Company No. 3 Rescue Squad Lieutenant Antonio Villaneuva, Company No. 2 Rescue Squad Lieutenant Nick Barbu, Rescue Squad Captain Matthew Mattone, Scott DiPino, Company No. 1 Rescue Squad Lieutenant Tracey Berny, Chief of Department Richard Granahan, First Assistant Chief Thomas Magno, Second Assistant Chief Robert Fling, and Third Assistant Chief Thomas Napolitano.
                                     

Dix Hills Firefighter of the Year
 
 
 

The Dix Hills Fire Department recently presented volunteer firefighter Kris Tillis, pictured center, with the Terry Farrell Firefighter of the Year Award in recognition of his outstanding service and dedication.  Tillis is a 19-year member of the department and served as Lieutenant of Engine Company 2.  The presentation took place at the department’s 64th Annual Installation of Officers. The Award is presented annually in the memory of Dix Hills FD Chief and FDNY Rescue Company 4 Firefighter Terry Farrell, who was tragically killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11. From left, are Second Assistant Chief Robert Fling, Third Assistant Chief Thomas Napolitano, Kris Tillis, Chief of Department Richard Granahan, and First Assistant Chief Thomas Magno.
                                  
Story & Photos by Steve Silverman
 
 
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