Centerport Volunteer Firefighter Celebrates 50 Years of Service        

Ex-Chief James Feeley recently celebrated his 50th anniversary of dedicated service with the Centerport Fire Department. Feeley was recognized for his outstanding service at a department meeting, and a commemorative cake was served in his honor.  He has held the rank of Chief of the Department twice – first in 1984-1985, then went up through the officers ranks again to become Chief in 2000-2001.  Feeley also served a term on the Board of Fire Commissioners and started the Centerport FD Dive Team while he was Chief in 1985.  He is a former EMT and served for 28 years on the Centerport Rescue Squad.

Pictured from left, front row: Chief Brian Mark, Ex-Chief James Feeley, First Assistant Chief Tom Boyd and Second Assistant Chief Rich Miltner. Back row: First Vice President Dr. David Plosky, Second Vice President Randy Howard, and Secretary Sam Jones.

Story & Photo by Steve Silverman