Crime & Safety

Bedford Hills FD Welcomes New Officers

Dominick Bueti takes the helm as fire chief in 2012.

After 20 years as a volunteer firefighter, Dominick Bueti is feeling good in his new role as chief.

"It brings new headaches, sure, but I'll be among good friends," he said. "It's something I've been looking forward to."

Bueti said he isn't planning on implementing major changes as the new leader of the department, which has existed for more than 100 years and boasts over 100 members.

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But leading the fire corps in its tentatively slated to open in April of this year, will bring new tools and resources to his disposal, among them fitness machines and an emergency command center.

Bueti takes over from Brain McGill who held the post for the last three years.

Outgoing officers include former fire captain Marc Graniero, ex-Lieutenant Santo Curro, ex-Lieutenant Scott Marinaro, William Nickson, a former member of the board and Jonathan Spano, the previous advisor to the junior fire corps.

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Here's a full list of the new officers, courtesy of the

Chief- Dominick Bueti
1st Asst. Chief- Joseph Liburdi
2nd Asst. Chief- Joseph Lombardo
Deputy Chief- Brian McGill

President- Rick Palmesi
Vice President- Robert Dennett Sr.
Secretary- Albert Sulenski
Treasurer- Nicola D. Bueti
Director- Carmelo Curro
Director- Rodger Guest
Director- Brian Mcgill
Director- Robert Patierno Sr.
Chaplin- John Flynn

Hook and Ladder Company
Captain- Robert Bancroft
Lieutenant- Mark Kane
Lieutenant- David Hammond
Engineer Tower Ladder 57- Michael Fergueson
Secretary/Treasurer- George Minotti

Engine Company
Captain- Jason Nickson
Lieutenant- Alexander Dennett
Lieutenant- Christopher Carducci
Engineer Engine 198- Christopher Sordellini
Engineer Engine 199- Christopher Brooke
Engineer Mini-Attack 9- Anthony Carvalho
Engineer Tanker 5- Jonathan Sordellini
Secretary/Treasurer-John Beach

Rescue/Fire Police Company
Captain- Nicola A. Bueti
Lieutenant- Annunziato Tripodi
Lieutenant- Jonathan Spano
Engineer Rescue 10- Wayne Dolan
Engineer Utility 6- Robert Partelow
Secretary/Treasurer- Nick D. Bueti

Junior Corp.
Advisor- George Graniero
Aide- Alexander Dennett



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