With a new year comes some changes in the ranks at the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.

On Thursday evening, in front of members, family, friends and the entire Village of Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees - including Mayor Greg Schmidt - the newly elected and appointed Officers for the new year were sworn in, taking their oaths of office for 2016.

After completing his third term as Chief of the Department, William C. Vlad steps down and assumes the role of Deputy Chief, turning the department over to his successor, Matt Mansfield. Chief Mansfield commented that being the Chief of the CFD is a "privilege" and that he is "humbled" to take on this role.

Filling his position at First Assistant Chief and moving up from Second Assistant Chief is Chris Colombo. Colombo thanked everyone for their support and made mention of the success of our Explorer Post 2089, a program that he was once a member of and his son, Chris Colombo Jr., now holds the position of Captain in.

The newest member of the Chief's Office is our new Second Assistant Chief, Chris Pesavento. Pesavento begins his ascent up the executive ladder this year, following in his father's (Bruno Pesavento Sr.) footsteps. The elder Pesavento served as a Chief of the Croton-on-Hudson FD from 1976 to 1978. The new Chief thanked everyone for their service and told a story about a recent conversation he had with one of the Ex-Chiefs about how proud and honored it is to hold such a rank within this organization.

Following suit in the family-themed installation ceremony, William Vlad Jr. - the outgoing Chief's son - was sworn in as the new Second Lieutenant of Harmon Engine Company No. 3 as well.

The department is beginning it's 124th year proudly serving our village, the Quaker Bridge and Mount Airy Fire Protection Districts in the Town of Cortlandt and all of our neighboring jurisdictions. We are as proud and as dedicated as we were in our humble beginnings, and can only hope others may join our ranks and perhaps one day be fortunate enough to hold an elected post here at the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department.

2016 DEPARTMENT OFFICERS

Chief of Department: Matthew T. Mansfield
First Assistant Chief: Chris Colombo
Second Assistant Chief: Christopher Pesavento

Deputy Chiefs: Peter A. Anfiteatro, Philip Dinkler, Thomas "Tex" Dinkler, Stephen Dominello, Gerald A. Munson, John M. Munson, Richard W. Nagle, Arthur T. Roosa, Jr., Frank T. Streany, Joseph P. Streany, William C. Vlad

2016 COMPANY OFFICERS

Chemical Engine Company No. 1
Captain: Charles "Chuck" Conti
First Lieutenant: Christopher Sarcone
Second Lieutenant: Tom Mosler
Engineer E118: David Altamura

Washington Engine Company No. 2
Captain: John Munson
First Lieutenant: David Rinaldi
Second Lieutenant: Matthew Stewart
Engineer E119: Arthur Roosa III
Engineer T10: William Gallagher III

Harmon Engine Company No. 3
Captain: John Van Asselt
First Lieutenant: Patrick Smith
Second Lieutenant: William Vlad Jr.
Engineer E120: Keith Douglas

Columbian Hook & Ladder Company No. 1
Captain: John Oles
Engineer TL44: Rocco Cusano

Croton Fire Patrol No. 1
Captain: Dave Kempter
First Lieutenant: Josh Karpoff
Second Lieutenant: John Ghegan

Explorer Post 2089
Captain: Chris Colombo Jr.
1st Lieutenant: David Kreilsheimer
2nd Lieutenant: Jake Dominello

Special Appointment - Engineer U14: Frank Pusatere

Thank you to Gary Cahill, Jim Powers and Ashley Roosa for their photos.