2025 Installation of Officers & Recognition Dinner
 
By HFD Social Media Team
March 22, 2025
 

On Saturday, March 22, 2025, the Hughsonville Fire Department held its 112th Annual Installation of Officers & Award Ceremony. Chief of Department Paul Rogers and Company President Anthony Martino recognized firefighters for the following achievements such as Top Responders, Years of Service, Unit Citations, Past Officers, Company Achievement Award, and Firefighter of the Year. Thank you to everyone that attended and made the night very special for our firefighters.
 
Members were sworn into their respective positions for the year 2025 by Deputy Fire Coordinator Steve VanBuren of DC Emergency Response.
Members were sworn into their respective positions for the year 2025 by Deputy Fire Coordinator Steve VanBuren of DC Emergency Response.
Firematic Officers taking the oath of office for their respective positions.
Firematic Officers taking the oath of office for their respective positions.
 
Company Administrative Officers taking the oath of office for their respective positions.
Company Administrative Officers taking the oath of office for their respective positions.
The following firefighters were recognized for being the 2024 Top Responders. -Lieutenant Kevin Geidel -EMS Lieutenant Thomas Gallman -Firefighter Michael Schappert -Firefighter Mark Liebermann -Firefighter Michael VanBuren -Firefighter Vincent Galvin -Firefighter Max Mosher
The following firefighters were recognized for being the 2024 Top Responders. -Lieutenant Kevin Geidel -EMS Lieutenant Thomas Gallman -Firefighter Michael Schappert -Firefighter Mark Liebermann -Firefighter Michael VanBuren -Firefighter Vincent Galvin -Firefighter Max Mosher
 
The following were recognized for their previous service as Firematic Officers. -Past Chief Justin Jerrick (2023-2024 1st Assistant Chief) -Past Lieutenant Ryan VanNess (Lieutenant 2024)
The following were recognized for their previous service as Firematic Officers. -Past Chief Justin Jerrick (2023-2024 1st Assistant Chief) -Past Lieutenant Ryan VanNess (Lieutenant 2024)
5 Years of Service -Captain Kevin Cruz -Lieutenant Jared Wigdor
5 Years of Service -Captain Kevin Cruz -Lieutenant Jared Wigdor
 
10 Years of Service -Company President Anthony Martino
10 Years of Service -Company President Anthony Martino
15 Years of Service -Safety Officer John King -Firefighter David Day
15 Years of Service -Safety Officer John King -Firefighter David Day
 
30 Years of Service -Firefighter Michael Schappert -Firefighter Paul Rogers, Sr.
30 Years of Service -Firefighter Michael Schappert -Firefighter Paul Rogers, Sr.
55 Years of Service -Firefighter Mark Liebermann
55 Years of Service -Firefighter Mark Liebermann
 
Firefighters were recognized with two unit citations for two separate motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles. Each of these emergency incidents required a Medevac Helicopter. -Route 9 & Myers Corners Road -Route 9 & Alpine Commons
Firefighters were recognized with two unit citations for two separate motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles. Each of these emergency incidents required a Medevac Helicopter. -Route 9 & Myers Corners Road -Route 9 & Alpine Commons
Firefighters were recognized with two unit citations for two separate motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles. Each of these emergency incidents required a Medevac Helicopter. -Route 9 & Myers Corners Road -Route 9 & Alpine Commons
Firefighters were recognized with two unit citations for two separate motor vehicle accidents involving motorcycles. Each of these emergency incidents required a Medevac Helicopter. -Route 9 & Myers Corners Road -Route 9 & Alpine Commons
 
The “Jason Morse” Company Achievement Award Company President Anthony Martino presented Thomas Gallman, Sr. with the “Jason Morse” Company Achievement Award. Thomas has shown exceptional service to our community through our events such as Pancake Breakfasts, Santa Run, Recruitment Events and Fire Prevention Events. EMS Lieutenant Gallman is one of the Advisors for our Junior Hughsonville Firefighters. He is tasked with overseeing the youth program as well as our firefighters orientation process.
The “Jason Morse” Company Achievement Award Company President Anthony Martino presented Thomas Gallman, Sr. with the “Jason Morse” Company Achievement Award. Thomas has shown exceptional service to our community through our events such as Pancake Breakfasts, Santa Run, Recruitment Events and Fire Prevention Events. EMS Lieutenant Gallman is one of the Advisors for our Junior Hughsonville Firefighters. He is tasked with overseeing the youth program as well as our firefighters orientation process.
The Firefighter of the Year Award Chief of Department Paul Rogers presented our department's highest Firematic award to Firefighter Michael VanBuren. Since joining our organization Firefighter VanBuren has taken hundreds of hours of NYS Training such as Firefighter 1, Rescue Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician. Congratulations Firefighter VanBuren!
The Firefighter of the Year Award Chief of Department Paul Rogers presented our department's highest Firematic award to Firefighter Michael VanBuren. Since joining our organization Firefighter VanBuren has taken hundreds of hours of NYS Training such as Firefighter 1, Rescue Technician, and Emergency Medical Technician. Congratulations Firefighter VanBuren!