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Who We Are

Our Officers

At Westbury Fire Department, we are committed to providing a wide range of services to ensure the safety and well-being of our community. From firefighting and emergency medical response to public education and fire prevention programs, our team is trained and ready to handle any situation. We aim to make a positive impact by being proactive and responsive to the needs of Westbury and its residents.

Meet The Leadership

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Timothy Stewart 9601 

Chief of Department

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Paul Webber 9602

1st Assistant Chief

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Besnik Gjonlekaj 9603

2nd Assistant Chief

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Ryan Roberts

Recording Secretary

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Jon Wicks

Treasurer

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Michael Rice​​

Corresponding Secretary

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Company Officers

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  • Captain Craig Stewart - 9606

  • 1st Lieutenant Michael Magas - 61

  • 2nd Lieutenant Kevin McGowan - 62

  • Clerk Francis Zaino

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  • Captain Lawrence Topel - 9605

  • 1st Lieutenant Robert Johnson, Jr - 51

  • 2nd Lieutenant Michael Faller - 52

  • Clerk Robert Spear

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  • Captain Bryan Natoli - 9604

  • 1st Lieutenant Andrew Carpenter - 41

  • 2nd Lieutenant Kevin Castro - 42

  • Clerk Michael Rice

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  • Captain Natalie Jordan - 9607

  • 1st LT Marian Solis - LT71

  • 2nd LT Alisa Desire - LT72

  • Clerk Giuseppe Montelbano

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  • Captain Daniel Franchese

  • Lieutenant Richard Shorthouse

  • Sergeant Gabriel Scaperrotta

  • Clerk Michael Rice

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  • Rodney Caines - Chairman

  • Kelby Then - Secretary

  • Barry Green - Treasurer

Board of Instructors & Safety Officers

The Board of Instructors and the Board of Safety Officers are made up of dedicated men and women selected by the membership and the Chief's’ Office to train and protect our members. The Board of Instructors develops lesson plans and conducts training to ensure operational readiness.

The Board of Safety Officers is responsible for ensuring member safety on emergency scenes and during all training activities. Members also participate in Fire and EMS training at the County Training Facility and regularly drill at the firehouse and throughout our district to remain prepared for any situation.

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Kenneth Gass Jr. (9608)
        Ex-Chief & Chief Instructor
Ryan Roberts (81)
  Ex-Captain & Asst. Chief Instructor

Hook & Ladder Co. 1 Instructors

Ex-Captain Steven Gillespie (Senior Instructor)

Christopher Driscoll
Richard Hyland
David Ianelli
 

Hose 1 Instructors

Ex-Chief Kenneth Gass Jr (Senior Instructor)

Ex-Chief Walter Stewart , Jr

Ex-Captain Christian Mercadante
 

Hose 2 Instructors

Ex-Captain Al Parillo (Senior Instructor)

John L. Bartunek
Ex-Captain Ryan Roberts
Charles Albano

Thomas Nixon, Jr

Rescue Instructors

Fritz Moise (Senior Instructor)

Ex-Captain Leslie Ramos

Bradley Krauz

Nathanael Jones-Rogers

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Robert Borra (S-1)
Ex-Chief & Chief Safety Officer
Michael Rice (S-2)
Ex-Captain & Assistant Chief Safety Officer

Hook & Ladder Co. 1 Safety Officers

Ex-Chief John Olson (S-6)

Ex-Captain Steven Gillespie (S-8)

Rescue Ex-Captain John Laura (S-10)

John A. Morrison (S-11)

Ex-Chief Joseph Pascarella (S-15)

Hose 1 Safety Officers​

Ex-Chief Walter Stewart, Jr (S-3)

Ex-Chief LaShaun Carr (S-5)

Timothy Bohr (S-12)

Rescue Ex-Captain Fritz Moise (S-13)

Hose 2 Safety Officers​

Ex-Chief & Chief Safety Officer Robert Borra (S-1)

Ex-Captain & Asst. Chief Safety Officer Michael Rice (S-2)

Ex-Captain Christopher McShane (S-4)

Ex-Captain Gary Bartunek (S-7)

Ex-Chief John L. Bartunek (S-9)

Kelby Then (S-14)

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