Greenlawn FD Dedicates Truck to Former Fire Chief

Story & photos by Steve Silverman

The Greenlawn Fire Department recently dedicated their new truck to Ex-Chief Dan Baudo, who served as Chief of the Department from 1985-86. Dan’s son Steve Baudo, an Ex-Captain of the Hook and Ladder Company, nephew junior firefighter Jeff Klein, and other family members, friends, and fellow firefighters were on hand to dedicate the quint apparatus which is a combination ladder truck and pumper. The truck is a 2013 Inferno by Ferrara with a 75-foot ladder and a full complement of heavy rescue tools. It is Greenlawn Fire Department’s first responding truck to fires and motor vehicle accidents. Chief Scott Waryold welcomed the guests and spoke about Dan and the contributions he made to the department. Dan joined the Greenlawn FD in 1971 and passed away in 2008. The ceremony concluded with a prayer by Chaplain John McKenna who blessed the apparatus to keep the firefighters safe.

Photo below: Greenlawn Fire Department Ex-Captain Steve Baudo, left, and Junior Firefighter Jeff Klein, right, with plaque on truck dedicated to their father and uncle, Ex-Chief Dan Baudo. 

 Photo below: Greenlawn Fire Department officials dedicate new truck to Ex-Chief Dan Baudo. Pictured from left, are Hook and Ladder Company Captain Joe Costanza, First Assistant Chief Kurt Allen, Chief Scott Waryold, Junior Firefighter Jeff Klein, Ex-Captain Steve Baudo, Second Assistant Chief Mike Zeis, Third Assistant Chief Mike Bellis, and Hook and Ladder Lieutenant Angelo Santomauro. 

 Photo below:  Greenlawn Fire Chiefs and family members of Ex-Chief Dan Baudo dedicate truck in his memory. From left, are First Assistant Chief Kurt Allen, Chief Scott Waryold, Dorothy Baudo, Ex-Chief Steve Baudo, Alicyn Baudo, Barbara Klein, Second Assistant Chief Mike Zeis and Third Assistant Chief Mike Bellis.

 Photo below:  Greenlawn Fire Department Chaplain John McKenna, left, gives prayer at dedication of truck in the memory of Ex-Chief Dan Baudo, with Chief Scott Waryold at right.

Steve Silverman