A New Slate of Melville Fire Department Officers Installed

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci and fellow elected officials recently welcomed a new slate of Melville Fire Department officers to their leadership roles during the department’s 69^th annual Inspection and Installation of Officers dinner.

The ceremony was held Saturday, April 10 at Carlyle on the Green at Bethpage State Park. After being sworn in, each of the newly minted Melville Fire Department officers received official New York State Assembly Citations to commemorate the occasion.

From left, Lupinacci, Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia, Melville Fire Department Chief Jason Bernfeld and Huntington Town Councilwoman Susan A. Berland. Photo by Douglas Martines Photography

“On Long Island, volunteerism forms the bedrock foundation of the fire service. Every day, men and women from all walks of life step up and freely offer themselves in service to their neighbors,” Lupinacci said. “I applaud each of the new officers who were sworn in to lead the Melville Fire Department, and I congratulate them and their colleagues for their courage and community spirit.”

Melville Fire Department Officers 2016

Chief: Jason Bernfeld

First Assistant Chief: Chief Paul Mahler

Second Assistant Chief: Chris Nolan

Third Assistant Chief: Chief David Kaplan

Captain, Hose Company No. 1: Kevin Barile

Lieutenant, Hose Company No. 1: James Harrison

Captain, Hose Company No. 2:  Max Lituchy

Lieutenant, Hose Company No. 2: Michael MacMullen

Captain, Engine Company No. 3: William Schmitt

Lieutenant, Engine Company No. 3: Douglas Moder

Rescue Squad Captain: Jeff Sukoff

Rescue Squad First Lieutenant: Arthur Brice

Rescue Squad Second Lieutenant: David Sparaco

Fire Police Captain: Ken Low

Fire Police Lieutenant: Dave Hobart