North Merrick Installation [3-12-22]

The North Merrick Fire Department held its 95th annual installation dinner on the night of Saturday, March 12th, 2022, 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 Higgins] 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, Department Officers, and Junior Firefighters. Ex-Chief Robert Presti Jr. was recognized for the six years he recently served in the Chiefs Office. Service stars were presented to various members for achieving milestone years of service with the Department in both 2021 and 2022. The most notable honoree was Ex-Chief Oscar Thompson who was awarded for fifty years of active service. Leading the North Merrick Fire Department this year will be Chief of Department Christopher Fasano, First Assistant Chief Ronald Higgins, and Second Assistant Daniel Fasano. Congratulations to all of those awarded and good luck to those installed.