DefenderHose Company Celebrates 125 Years

On November19, the DefenderHose Company 1 of the Rockville Centre Fire Department held a dinnerat the Hempstead Country Club in honorof their125th anniversary. Established in 1895, DefenderHose Company 1 reached their125th anniversary in 2020 but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the celebration was delayed until this year. Led by Honorary Chief Schwarting, the celebration begun by honoring 70-yearmemberand Hon. Chief Benito Corso, as well as six 50-yearmembers; ex-Chief John Nanavrakis, Hon. Chief Joseph Lagudi, Hon Chief. John Lamonica, Hon. Chief Bruce Schwarting, ex-Captain John Kevin Kelly, and ex-Captain Thomas Nofi and 25 yearAssociate MemberJohn O’Riley II. Also awarded forhis service was ex-Captain Terrence Curran who served the company as Captain from 2018-2020. In addition to the honorees, the Village of Rockville Centre presented a proclamation to the company in honorof their 125 years of service to the village. Congratulations to DefenderHose Company 1 on theiranniversary.

- Fire News photos by Over the Edge Photography