NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, January 01
At the December 30th meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, the 2026 Chiefs were sworn in. Steven Kozak was sworn in as District Chief. Daniel Andrews was sworn in as First Assistant Chief and William Critz was sworn in as Second Assistant Chiefs.
Congratulations to our Chiefs and wishing you a safe and prosperous 2026! ... (Full Story & Photos)
From Left: First Assistant Chief Dan Andrews, District Chief Steve Kozak, Second Assistant Chief Bill Critz
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, December 23
From Webster Fire Chief Brian Smith:
Webster Fire Department Commends Rescuers Following Vehicle Submersion Incident
On December 23, at 11:48 a.m., the Webster Fire Department was dispatched to 1042 Ridge Road for a report of an occupied motor vehicle that had entered a pond.
First-arriving fire units were on scene within three minutes and observed four individuals in the water actively assisting ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, December 21
From Vice President Chris DiNoto:
It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of Dave Pierson. Dave passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19th. Please keep the Pierson family in your thoughts and prayers during their time of mourning.... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, December 16
The Webster Volunteer Fire Department and North East Joint Fire District welcome the 2025 (Fall) Probationary Recruit Class. The four new members began their training on Thursday, December 11th. Jake Barry, Terrence Feehan, Christine Montclair and Nurdan Nalbantoglu will train under the command of Lieutenant Mike Burdick and WVFD peer trainers for the next several months.
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, December 15
It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Webster Volunteer Fire Department Social-Life Member Dave Thompson.
Dave was a long-time member of the Union Hill Fire Department before joining the Webster Volunteer Fire Department in 2004. After joining the WVFD Dave served primarily with the Department’s Fire Police Squad. Dave was also a member of the Webster Firemen Exempts and was ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, December 11
At the December 9, 2025, meeting of the Board of Fire Commissioners, the Board appointed Scott M. Crosier to fill a Commissioner vacancy following the passing of Chairman Richard “Dick” Swingly.
Scott Crosier is a 32-year veteran of the New York State Police, having retired in 2018 at the rank of Deputy Superintendent/Colonel. Scott also served more than 30 years with the Bergen Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, December 08
Legal Notice Annual District Election
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the undersigned that the 2025 annual election of officers in the North East Joint Fire District, comprising portions of the Towns of Penfield and Webster, Monroe County, New York, will be held on the 9th day of December, 2025, to elect one (1) Fire Commissioner for a term of five (5) years, said term is to commence on January 1, 2026, ... (Full Story & Photos)
NEJFD Executive Director Steven C. Small, December 01
Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: Parade Starts at 6:30 PM Location: Main Street, Webster Village
Participants can register using the link below. The route will be from East Main Street and Kircher Park, through the four corners, then down West Main Street to Pierce Street.
