On Saturday May 31st a contingent of members from the Cutchogue Fire Department attended the North Fork Volunteer Firefighter’s Association annual dinner dance.

The North Fork Volunteer Firefighter’s Association (NFVFA) was formed in 1932 with the purpose of fostering camaraderie and brotherhood among the member Departments as well form a group to address the concerns for our local firefighters.

Throughout the years the NFVFA has hosted annual awards dinners, bowling tournaments and annual Parade and Drills throughout the area. The group remains active working with local politicians to address the needs and special interests of the fire service in our area.

Every 3 months the quarterly meetings are held at a different firehouse throughout the area, and in May, they host a dinner dance and awards dinner to honor our local Firefighter's accomplishments. This year’s dinner was held at the Birchwood in Riverhead.

A group of 30 CFD members and guests attended the dinner to show support for the incoming president CFD Ex-Chief Arthur Brewer.

During the Dinner the following officers were officially sworn into office.

President:- Arthur Brewer - Cutchogue Fire Department
1st Vice President:– Howie Waldman - Jamesport Fire Department
2nd Vice President: - Robert Corwin – Greenport Fire Department
Treasurer: Larry Behr – Cutchogue Fire Department
Secretary: Bill Savage – Wading River Fire Department
Sgt. At Arms: Jean Saunders – Mattituck Fire Department
Chaplin: Frank Musto - Greenport Fire Department

Among the nights honorees were members:

2024 NFVFA Firefighter of the Year: FF William Leonardi of Jamesport Fire Department

FF Leonardi was honored for his lifesaving actions at a house fire.

Special presentation to: Dr. Cameron Waldman M.D.

Dr. Cameron Waldman, an emergency physician has provided tremendous support to the Association by providing guidance and technical support for the NFVFA initiative to place whole blood on the Police medivac Helicopters. This is a lifesaving measure that is used in other parts of the country.

The Officers and members of the Cutchogue Fire Department would like to congratulate one of our own President Brewer and the Officers of the NFVFA on their election and the night's award winners.

The Cutchogue Fire Department is also the proud home of 5 past presidents of the NFVFA, Ex-Chief Sherwood Beebe (1934-36), Ex-Chief Cy McCaffery (1950-52), Ex-Chief William Midgley (1966-68), Ex-Chief John Lademann (1986-88), and Gregory Boyd (2006-2008).
A good time was had by all.

Member Departments of the organization include: Orient, East Marion, Greenport, Southold, Cutchogue, Mattituck, Jamesport, Riverhead, Wading River, Manorville, & Shelter Island Fire Departments.