COMMAND

A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR ACTIVE COMMAND STAFF & KEY PERSONNEL

OUR HISTORY

In the later part of 1913, a group of men determined that there was a need for a fire company in the Village of West Haverstraw. Louis Adler, Bert Towers, and William Curran, Sr. organized what was later to become Volunteer Hose Company No. 2 the first fire company in the Village.

Their first efforts, however, were to no avail, as the Village Board turned them down in 1914. Early in 1915, the Village Board, with Louis Adler as Mayor, approved the formation of the Volunteer Fire Company. The Company was incorporated June 14, 1915, and Bert Towers was elected the first chief. The newly formed company immediately purchased a piece of land for $500. The original firehouse was built by the firemen in 1919 on the site of the former Manhattan Theater. Most of the labor was completed by the members, with some outside help donated. A fire at the Fowler Brickyard aided the building program and saved the Company considerable expense. Mr. Fowler told the firefighters that they could have all the bricks they needed for their new firehouse. This set a good precedent as most of the other brickyards then donated bricks, and the firefighters only had to pick them up. Financial assistance was received from the Village Board with the appropriation of $8,000 towards the cost of material and labor that was necessary to complete the project.

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DEPARTMENT & LINE OFFICERS

2023 - 2024

(23-2) 1st ASSISTANT CHIEF

JOSE MULERO

Born and raised in the Village of Haverstraw, I was always chasing the fire trucks to the fires. Fascinated by the sounds of the blaring fire whistle and screaming sirens it grew on me and motivated me to one day make my dream come true. I joined the fire explorer post in 1996. In 1998, at the age of 16, I officially applied to become a Jr. firefighter. During my 25 years, I was able to race through the ranks. Currently, I am the 2nd Assistant Chief. Still to this day I am fascinated every day of living out my childhood dream.

(23-FP2) FIRE POLICE 1st LIEUTENANT

TODD WEISS

Todd is the Fire Police 1st. Lieutenant of Volunteer Hose Co.#2 WHFD. Joining the department in 1986, he is a Life Member of the West Haverstraw Fire Department and Rockland County Volunteer Firefighters Association with 35+ years of active service. Having taken a brief hiatus from the department in 1994 to 1999 Todd has held several positions over the years that include, Interior Fire Fighter, Chauffeur, LOSAP Administrator, House Committee, Executive Board and Web Master. Todd continues his duties as one of the department's Fire Police Officers

CAPTAIN

DAVID HOLDAMPF

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(23-7) LIEUTENANT

PHIL HECKETT

Phil joined the West Haverstraw Fire Department / Volunteer Hose Co. # 2 as a junior member at the age of 16 in March 2007. Since then Phil has been an active and dedicated member, serving proudly and professionally with some of the best men and women in the fire service.
Throughout his humble years of service in Volunteer Hose, he has been apart of numerous committees and fundraisers. Phil has held numerous leadership positions within the Company, including Vice President from 2010-2021 and President from 2021-2022. Phil currently serve as 1st Lieutenant.

(23-9) LIEUTENANT

KYLE SCHEPIS

Kyle has been a dedicated member of Volunteer Hose since 2007, joining as a junior member at the age of 17. Throughout his years of service, he has actively contributed to the department, holding various leadership positions. He has served on the executive board, taken on the responsibilities of Assistant Engineer, and currently serves as 2nd Lieutenant

(23-11) CHIEF ENGINEER

ANGEL COLON

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ASSISTANT ENGINEER

JOSE CASTRO

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MEDICAL OFFICER

GEORGE TRAGER

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ASSITANT ENGINEER

EFRAIN CASTRO

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ASSISTANT ENGINEER

MIKE BONAVITO

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Line Officers

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HOUSE OFFICERS

2023 - 2024

PRESIDENT

OMAR MUNOZ

Omar has been a member of Volunteer Hose since 1998. They joined as a junior firefighter at the age of 16. Throughout the years, they have held the positions of Financial Secretary, Executive Board Member, Executive Board Chair, Acting Vice President, and currently serve as the company President.

VICE PRESIDENT

JOHN GRIFFIN

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TREASURER

DAVE KRYGER

I have been a member of Volunteer Hose since 1988. I was fortunate to serve as the company Vice-President, Fire Prevention Officer, Chief of Department and on the West Haverstraw Fire Board. I am currently serving as the company treasurer and after being here for over 35 years, I love being afforded the opportunity to mix it up between driving the apparatus and riding the back step, all based on my company’s needs of the day.

SECRETARY

CHUCK HATALA

Chuck joined the company in June of 1976. He is a Life member of the company and the 1984 RCVFA Fireman of the Year. He has held numerous positions in his over 45 years of services which included Lieutenant, Captain, 2nd Assistant Chief, President, Chief Engineer, Secretary, House Committee and Fire Board.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

JOHN INTRIERI

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LOSAP SECRETARY

JOE BERTOLINO

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House Officers

Life Members

25-YEAR LIFE MEMBERS

ALL TIME

LIFE MEMBER

ANDREW KOLESAR

LIFE MEMBER

ANTHONY FRONTINO

LIFE MEMBER

BENARD ELLIS

LIFE MEMBER

BILL MACKEY

LIFE MEMBER

CHARLIE SCAGILONE

LIFE MEMBER

CHUCK HATALA

LIFE MEMBER

DAN DENNEHY

LIFE MEMBER

DAVE BARBERA

LIFE MEMBER

DAVE KRYGER

LIFE MEMBER

DOMINICK D'ALISERA

LIFE MEMBER

ED DWYER

LIFE MEMBER

FRANK DEGROAT

LIFE MEMBER

GEORGE DAVIDSON, SR.

LIFE MEMBER

GEORGE ZAYAS

LIFE MEMBER

JAMES REILLY

LIFE MEMBER

JAMES ZACARDO

LIFE MEMBER

JOHN D’AMBROSIO

LIFE MEMBER

JOHN INTRIERI

LIFE MEMBER