Annual Southold Town Fire Chiefs Council Dinner

On Friday November 13th, the Southold Town Fire Chiefs Council held their annual Ex-Chiefs dinner at Raphael Vineyards in Peconic.

This annual event brings together the Chiefs and Past Chiefs from the area Fire Departments for a night of recognition by the Council.

The Association is comprised of all of the 8th and 10th division Fire Departments including Orient, East Marion, Greenport, Southold, Cutchogue, Mattituck, Plum Island, Fishers Island, and Shelter Island.

The Association meets on a regular basis to foster working relationships between the member departments and address common issues that pertain to the fire service of Southold Town.

This year, 19 Chiefs and Past Chiefs of the Cutchogue Fire Department attended the event hosted by the Greenport FD.

Council President Norm Rielly Jr. of the Mattituck Fire Department led the nights festivities that included recognition of the past chiefs in attendance. Special presentations were made to CFD's Chaplin Tom Roslak, Southold Town highway Superintendent Dan Goodwin and Ex Chief Tim McGowan.

The Council recognized and thanked Tom Roslak for his many years of dedication serving as the councils Chaplin.

Southold Town Highway Superintendent Dan Goodwin was recognized for the support and assistance that he has provided to our local fire departments whenever it is needed.

Tim Mcgowan was recognized for his contributions to the councils annual 9-11 memorial ceremonies where he has played the bagpipes, and currently serves as a mentor for the Southold FD bagpipers.

The three were presented with plaques by the Council as a token appreciation for all their support throughout the years.

The Cutchogue Fire Department would like to thank the Southold Town Fire Chiefs Council, the East Marion FD and the catering staff of the Raphael for hosting an enjoyable night.

Links: http://www.southoldtownchiefs.com/ (opens in a new tab)