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The Chiefs: The newly-installed chiefs of the Hicksville fire Department were joined by politicians. From left: Councilman Anthony Macagnone, Legislator Laura Schaefer, 3rd Assistant Chief William Effinger, 1st Assistant Chief Robert Telender Jr., Chief Richard Diaz, 2nd Assistant Chief Elizabeth Flahavan, Legislator Rose Marie Walker and Senator Jack Martins.

50 Years of Service: Ex-Captain and ex-Commissioner Joseph Giardina (center) of Independent Engine and Hose Company #2 was honored for his 50 years of service to the Hicksville FD and Community. He is joined by, from left: Oyster Bay Councilman Anthony Macagnone, Legislator Laura Schaefer, Legislator Rose Marie Walker and NYS Senator Jack Martins.

Outgoing Chief: Frank McGeough was honored for his service to the department and community. He is joined by, from left: Councilman Anthony Macagnone, Legislator Laura Schaefer, Chief Richard Diaz, McGeough, Legislator Rose Marie Walker and Senator Jack Martins.

Line Officers: Hicksville Fire Department Chief Richard Diaz installs the department line officers for 2016.

The New Chief: Richard Diaz, with parents Roland and Vera by his
side, was installed as the 69th Chief of the Hicksville Fire Department at a
recent ceremomy. Swearing him in is the chairman of the Board of Fire
Commissioners, Michael Azzue.
side, was installed as the 69th Chief of the Hicksville Fire Department at a
recent ceremomy. Swearing him in is the chairman of the Board of Fire
Commissioners, Michael Azzue.

Heavy Rescue: Hicksville Fire Department Heavy Rescue Company No. 8 was honored for its 50 years of service to the Hicksville Fire Department and the community. From left: Councilman Anthony Macagnone, Commissioner Anthony Wigdzinski, Legislator Laura Schaefer, Captain William Schuckmann, 1st Lieutenant Doug McDonald, 2nd Lieutenant Chris Wright, Legislator Rose Marie Walker and Senator Jack Martins. (Photos by Kevin Imm)
Richard Diaz was sworn in as the Hicksville Fire Department’s 69th chief when the department recently held its annual installation dinner. Joining the department on its night to honor members and companies and swear in officers were New York State Senator Jack Martins, Nassau County Legislators Laura Schaefer and Rose Marie Walker, and Town of Oyster Bay Councilman Anthony Macagnone.