Glen Cove Inspection Dinner 09/17/2022

On Saturday, September 17th, the Glen Cove Fire Department held their Annual Inspection of Members & Apparatus at the Glen Cove Firehouse. Each company was inspected by the Mayor, City Council, Commissioners and Judges from neighboring departments on apparatus and member readiness, as well as percentage of company members present. The award for “Highest Percentage of Men in Line” and “Best Appearing Uniforms” was won by Engine & Hose Company 4, and the award for “Best Appearing Apparatus” was won by Pacific Engine & Hose Company 1.

In addition to the Annual Inspection, 5 members; Commissioner Thomas Underhill, Ex-Chief William Basdavanos, Ex-Captain Karl VanAllen, Ex-Captain Bob Citko, and Ex-Captain Jeffrey Jackson, were honored for their 50-years of service to the department. Each member received numerous citations from various elected officials and firematic organizations.

Congratulations to all the 50-year member honorees and the companies of the Glen Cove Fire Department on a successful inspection.