Saladino Honors South Farmingdale Fire Commissioner For 50 Years Of Service

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, and former Assemblyman Mike Lipetri joined the South Farmingdale Fire Department for their Annual Inspection Dinner, where they honored Ex-Chief and Commissioner Frederick J. Heffel. Ex-Chief Heffel is a 50-year member of the South Farmingdale Fire Department and also worked professionally as a firefighter with FDNY. He is a proud member of Truck Company 1 and held many offices in the volunteer fire service, including Company Captain and Chief of the Department (1994-1995), where he earned the respect of his fellow firefighters through his dedication, professionalism and his expertise as an incident commander. Ex-Chief Heffel currently serves as an elected Fire Commissioner and Chairman of the Board in the South Farmingdale Fire District. Supervisor Saladino congratulated Commissioner Heffel for his 50 years of distinguished service and thanked all the volunteers for their service and sacrifice.