Bellport FFis ‘NYS Woman of Distinction’

NYS SenatorDean Murray with Martine Satterley at the New York State Women of Distinction Ceremony in Albany. Martine is a 40-year memberof the Bellport VolunteerFire Department. She is a retired New York Telephone Company employee and Bellport Middle School Cafeteria Manager. She represents the best of what New York State seeks to honorin this annual program and is why Martine Satterley is NYS SenatorDean Murray’s 2023 Women of Distinction honoree. In 1982, Ms. Satterley became a memberof the Fire Department - the first female firefighterin Bellport. Currently, she is a 40-yearmember in the Hook and LadderCompany, and has served as Captain, Lieutenant and Secretary. In 2008, Ms. Satterley was elected the first female Fire Commissionerforthe Bellport Fire District, proudly serving for15 years. She has always served hercommunity with passion, determination, and courage. - Fire News photos provided