Life Members

Life members status is achieved by either serving at least 15 years upon reaching the age of 65 or by serving 25 years at any age. The following community members have made such a commitment.

Robert (Bob) Boyer

Position: Active 1968-1978/Social 1978-2017; Deceased February 26, 2017

Bob Joined the fire company in July of 1968 and was an active firefighter through the late 70's. Bob continued to serve with the company on a social…

Brad Fiore

Position: Engineer (Apparatus Driver/Operator) / Past Chief 2000-2025

I joined in 1986 and was riding my father’s coat tails even before that. As a kid I was fascinated with fire trucks—had my own Tonka & Matchbox fire…

Elaine Fiore

Position: President

Thomas Fiore

Position: Commissioner - Chairperson / Past Chief 1986-1995
Term: 5 Year
Appointing Authority: Elected by Taxpayers
Phone: 845-687-7161
Mailing Address: PO Box 55, Cottekill, NY 12419

Thomas Fiore joined CVFC in 1971. He has served in every firematic rank and as president of the company. He is currently the chairperson for the Board…

David Gagnon

Position: Fire Chief - Car 23

Daniel P. Lindewurth

Position: Active 1984-2002 (Past Chief 1995-2000)/Social 2002-2021; Deceased March 21, 2021

John Michalski

Position: Fire Police Captain - 23FP-1

Thomas Rinaldi

Position: Commissioner
Term: 5 Year
Appointing Authority: Elected by Taxpayers
Phone: 845-687-7161
Mailing Address: PO Box 55, Cottekill, NY 12419

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