On Saturday evening, August 6th, the Cutchogue Fire District, in conjunction with the United Fire Co. No. 1 of the Cutchogue Fire Department and the Cutchogue Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary held their annual installation of officers ceremony and awards dinner at Raphael Vineyards in Peconic. The dinner was attended by Fire Department and Ladies Auxiliary members as well as local dignitaries and invited guests.

The purpose of the evening was to officially recognize the Chiefs and Officers for 2022, as well as honor our Volunteers for their service and dedication to the Cutchogue Fire Department and the community we serve. Several special awards were presented over the course of the evening.

Commissioner Steven Harned served as master of ceremonies and welcomed everyone to the festivities. Among the guests that adressed the attendees were Southold Town Supervisor Scott Russell, N.Y. State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, and Suffolk County Legistlator Albert Krupski Jr. who recognized the members of CFD who have served our country.

Commissioner Harned also introduced the Chiefs and Company Officers for 2022.

Immediately following Chief Amos Meringer presented several awards to honor our members that have reached significant milestones in their firefighting career.

50 years:
Ex-Chief Thomas Shalvey Jr.

30 years:
1st Asst Chief William Brewer
Jeffrey Rehm

In addition to the above longevity awards several special awards were presented to several members for service to the Department over the past year. The CFD is pleased to honor the following members:

2021 Firefighters of the Year – Lt. Kenneth Pearsall III

2021 EMS Provider of the Year – Lt. Thomas J. Behr

2021 Probationary Member of the Year – Beth Young

Chiefs Awards / Total Points: Lt. Christian Figurniak, Lt. Thomas J, Behr, Ex-Chief Arthur Brewer, Ex-Chief Michael C. Boken, Beth Young.

EMS excellence awards: Richard Hartmann, Ex-Chief Thomas Martin, Lt. T.J. Behr, Timothy Winters, Lt. Rex Spielmann.

These EMS awards were presented to recongize the members with the most hospital transports for 2021. Thoughout the year All or our EMS providers dedicate countless additional hours beyond the intial response to ensure the best care possbile to our patients until they arrive at a hospital.

The Commissioners of the Cutchogue Fire District, the Chiefs, Officer and Members of the Cutchogue Fire Department United Fire Co. No. 1, and the Cutchogue Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary would like to extend our congratulations and thanks to all of the night's honorees and award winners.

Thank you to our fellow brothers and sisters of the Southold and Mattituck Fire Department who allowed our members to attend and enjoy this special evening by providing stand-by and automatic Mutual Aid Coverage.

More pictures will be added as they become available.