North Merrick Fire Department Installation [3-11-23]

The North Merrick Fire Department held its 96th annual installation dinner on the night of Saturday, March 11th, 2023, at the Sand Castle in Franklin Square. North Merrick Commissioner and Ex-Chief Paul Wilders was the Master of Ceremonies for the program which began with the salute to the flag [led by First Assistant Chief Daniel Fasano] and the invocation [led by Chaplain Eric Fasano]. The installation of officers then took place beginning with the Ladies Auxiliary followed by the Company Line Officers, Chiefs, and Department Officers. Ex-Chief Christopher Fasano was recognized for the six years he recently served in the Chiefs Office and service stars were presented to various members for achieving milestone years of service with the Department. The most notable honoree was Honorary Chief Patrick Wright who was awarded for fifty years of active service. Leading the North Merrick Fire Department this year will be Chief of Department Ronald Higgins, First Assistant Chief Daniel Fasano, and Second Assistant William Segota. Congratulations to all of those awarded and good luck to those installed.