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
RICH FENNER
Rich have been a volunteer firefighter and a member of Volunteer Hose since November 2001. Throughout their time with the company, they have held the positions of assistant engineer, chief engineer, and 2nd Lieutenant. Currently, they are serving as the 1st Lieutenant.
(23-9) LIEUTENANT
PHIL HECKETT
Phil have been a volunteer firefighter and a member of Volunteer Hose Co. #2 since March 2007. Throughout their time with the company, they held the position of Vice President from 2010-2021 and acted as President from 2021-2022. Currently, they serve as the 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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HOUSE OFFICERS
2023 - 2024
PRESIDENT
OMAR MUNOZ
I have been a member of Volunteer Hose since 1998. I joined as a junior firefighter at the age of 16. Throughout the years I have held the positions Financial Secretary, Executive Board Member, Executive Board Chair, Acting Vice President and currently I am 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
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.
LOSAP SECRETARY
JOE BERTOLINO
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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
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.
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
JOSE MULERO
LIFE MEMBER
JOSEPH BERTOLINO
LIFE MEMBER
KENNETH PATTERSON
LIFE MEMBER
MIKE DOLAN
LIFE MEMBER
OMAR MUNOZ
LIFE MEMBER
RAY POSILLIPO
LIFE MEMBER
TODD WEISS
LIFE MEMBER
TOM CONWAY
LIFE MEMBER
WILLIAM CSERNECKY
ACTIVE ROSTER
2023 - 2024
ACTIVE MEMBER
A FERREIRA
ACTIVE MEMBER
AMBER ELLIS
ACTIVE MEMBER
ANDREW KOLESAR
ACTIVE MEMBER
ANDREW KOLESAR, JR.
ACTIVE MEMBER
ANGEL COLON
ACTIVE MEMBER
ANTHONY HOLDAMPF
ACTIVE MEMBER
ANTHONY TORTORELLO
ACTIVE MEMBER
ARIELA ACOSTA
ACTIVE MEMBER
BERNARD ELLIS
ACTIVE MEMBER
BRANDON RICCALDO
ACTIVE MEMBER
BRUCE CHILSOLM
ACTIVE MEMBER
CHARLES LOWTHER
ACTIVE MEMBER
CHRIS ALVARADO
ACTIVE MEMBER
CHUCK HATALA
ACTIVE MEMBER
DAVE BARBERA
ACTIVE MEMBER
DAVE BICKNELL
ACTIVE MEMBER
DAVE KRYGER
ACTIVE MEMBER
DAVID HOLDAMPF
ACTIVE MEMBER
DEMIAN ALARCON
ACTIVE MEMBER
DOM D’ALISERA
ACTIVE MEMBER
DOUG KERRIGAN
ACTIVE MEMBER
EFRAIN CASTRO
ACTIVE MEMBER
ERIN BERTOLINO
ACTIVE MEMBER
GEORGE TRAGER
ACTIVE MEMBER
GEORGE WARGO, III
ACTIVE MEMBER
HAILEY WILLIS
ACTIVE MEMBER
JAKE KRYGER
ACTIVE MEMBER
JAMES CURRAN
ACTIVE MEMBER
JERRY KNAPP
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOHN GORMLEY
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOHN GRIFFIN
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOHN INTRIERI
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOHN KRYGER
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOSE CASTRO
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOSE MULERO
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOSEPH BERTOLINO
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOSEPH MARCHIONNO
ACTIVE MEMBER
JOSEPH TISBE
ACTIVE MEMBER
KEITH WILLIAMS
ACTIVE MEMBER
KENNETH PATTERSON
ACTIVE MEMBER
KYLE SCHEPIS
ACTIVE MEMBER
LILLIANNA LOPEZ
ACTIVE MEMBER
MEXX BORJAS
ACTIVE MEMBER
MICHAEL MERCADO
ACTIVE MEMBER
MICHAEL PERRI
ACTIVE MEMBER
MIKE BONAVITO
ACTIVE MEMBER
MIKE DOLAN
ACTIVE MEMBER
OMAR MUNOZ
ACTIVE MEMBER
ORLANDO LAGO
ACTIVE MEMBER
PATRICK BAGDON
ACTIVE MEMBER
PHIL HECKETT
ACTIVE MEMBER
RANDY VASQUEZ
ACTIVE MEMBER
RAYMOND POSILLIPO
ACTIVE MEMBER
RICH FENNER
ACTIVE MEMBER
ROBERT LAGROW
ACTIVE MEMBER
STEVEN CARABALLO
ACTIVE MEMBER
TARA BERTOLINO
ACTIVE MEMBER
TODD WEISS
ACTIVE MEMBER
TOMMY KOHN
ACTIVE MEMBER