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Westhampton Beach Fire Department Honors Officers in Its Ranks

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Firefighter Jeremy Bennett (holding plaque) was named the Firefighter of the Year for 2024. From left, First Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld, Third Assistant Chief Joey Gordon, Chief Larry Saccente, and Ex-chief Darryl Schunk. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Firefighter Jeremy Bennett (holding plaque) was named the Firefighter of the Year for 2024. From left, First Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld, Third Assistant Chief Joey Gordon, Chief Larry Saccente, and Ex-chief Darryl Schunk. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Firefighter David Davila (holding plaque) was honored as the Probationary Firefighter of the Year. From left, First Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld, Third Assistant Chief Joey Gordon, Ex-chief Darryl Schunk, Lieutenant Dan Pulick, and Chief Larry Saccente. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Firefighter David Davila (holding plaque) was honored as the Probationary Firefighter of the Year. From left, First Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld, Third Assistant Chief Joey Gordon, Ex-chief Darryl Schunk, Lieutenant Dan Pulick, and Chief Larry Saccente. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Special honoree Tracy Martin, center, received a proclamation from the Village of Westhampton Beach, presented by Mayor Ralph Urban (left) and village trustee Rob Rubio. COURTESY WESTHAMTPON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Special honoree Tracy Martin, center, received a proclamation from the Village of Westhampton Beach, presented by Mayor Ralph Urban (left) and village trustee Rob Rubio. COURTESY WESTHAMTPON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Ex-chief Darryl Schunk (third from left) received a plaque representing the department’s gratitude for his four years as chief engineer during two terms as chief. From left, Chief Larry Saccente, Chief Schunk’s wife Tonya, his mother Cynthia, Third Assistant Chief Joey Gordon, and First Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

Ex-chief Darryl Schunk (third from left) received a plaque representing the department’s gratitude for his four years as chief engineer during two terms as chief. From left, Chief Larry Saccente, Chief Schunk’s wife Tonya, his mother Cynthia, Third Assistant Chief Joey Gordon, and First Assistant Chief Jeff Wachenfeld. COURTESY WESTHAMPTON BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT

authorStaff Writer on May 19, 2025
Westhampton Beach Fire Department presented awards to members in its ranks at the annual dinner, held at the Westhampton Country Club on May 9. At the event, Chris Winters was... more

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