Northport Fire Chief Named Firefighter of the Year

Joe Pansini, chief of the Northport Fire department, was named the Firefighter of the Year by the the Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs' Council after his quick action saved the lives of a local couple.

The photograph above was taken at the annual Installation of the Fire Chiefs' Council. Pictured from left to right are Executive Board officers, Secretary David Mohr of the Huntington Community First Aid Squad, Treasurer Gary Hontz of the Eaton's Neck Fire Department, President Scott Waryold of the Greenlawn Fire Department, Chief Joe Pansini, First Vice President John McKenna of the Northport Fire Department, and Second Vice President John McDonough of the Northport Fire Department. Photograph by Steve Silverman.