The Smithtown Fire Chiefs Council awarded $300 Scholarships to three students, at a special ceremony during their last meeting, hosted by the Kings Park Fire Department. Amanda Babajko, the daughter of Commack Chief, Andy Babajko along with Jillian McFadzen, the daughter of Commack Commissioner Tom McFadzen and Jenna Barbone, The Granddaughter of Nesconset F.D. Ex-chief, Vincent Puleo were hand selected as recipients for the Scholarship.
The Fire Chiefs Council of Suffolk County awards scholarships, each year, to Suffolk County High School graduating seniors with an immediate family member serving as an active volunteer for the fire department or serve as a fire company member themselves . Additional scholarships are available to active volunteer firefighters or EMS members for continuing education. Applications for 2016 are available online and must be postmarked by April 15, 2016
The Fire Chiefs Council of Suffolk County has been serving the interests of the Fire Service of Suffolk County and their Communities with respect to quality Fire and Emergency Medical Service since 1945. The Council meets the 2nd Friday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) at host Fire Departments across the County. A guest speaker is presented at these meetings on pertinent issues and concerns affecting the Volunteer Fire Service. 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.