Merrick Installation [1-25-20]

The Merrick Fire Department annual installation dinner was held on the night of Saturday, January 25th, 2020 with Ex-Chief Paul Waterman as the master of ceremonies. Among the honorees were Howard Callman [one of two department members who reached 25 years of service in 2020] and Thomas Gies who served as Chief of the Department from 2019 through 2020. The Lieutenants for the three companies within the Merrick Fire Department were installed into office followed by the company Captains. After the line officers came the First and Second Assistant Chiefs – Patrick Gavigan and Ronnie Gies respectively. Lastly, Paul Scolieri was installed into office and will serve as Chief of the Department for 2020 through 2021.