Smithtown Fire Department Ex-Chief Antonio Cruz Named Chief of the Year
Former Smithtown Fire Department Chief Antonio Cruz was awarded as Chief of the Year by the Suffolk County Fire Chiefs Council over the weekend. On Sunday, Antonio Cruz was presented with the honor during the annual Suffolk County Fire Chiefs Council Installation Brunch at the Snapper Inn in Oakdale
Chief Cruz was chosen as Chief of the Year for his dedication to the fire service in Suffolk County. Chief Cruz, was also the recent recipient of the Stony Brook University Medical Center Above and Beyond Award. The dedicated Chief remains active with the Suffolk County Fire/EMS Safety Officers Association and the Firefighter Cancer Support Network.
About The Fire Chiefs Council of Suffolk County
Founded in 1945, The Fire Chiefs Council of Suffolk County to generate interests and awareness to the Fire and Emergency Medical Service in Suffolk County and to improve upon each service with respect to personnel, equipment, structure, operations and finance. The Council represents the Chiefs, Assistant Chiefs and Ex-Chiefs of the 109 Volunteer Fire Departments and Companies from the 10 Townships in Suffolk County. The council gives back to its community through annual Scholarships, Fire Safety seminars and hosts educational conventions for its members to ensure the concerns and the interests of the Suffolk County Fire Service are always considered.