Glen Cove Teen Named 1st VP Of Nassau Junior Fire Association

A young explorer and future firefighter from Glen Cove has been installed as the 1st Vice President of the Nassau County Junior Fire Association.

To celebrate Mason Kletter's accomplishment, Mayor Timothy Tenke and the Glen Cove City Council presented him with a special certificate of recognition.

“It is our honor to recognize a young man who has his sights set on helping his community as a future firefighter,” Tenke said in a press release. “Congratulations on your new leadership position with the Nassau County Junior Fire Association and we wish you continued success on pursuing your goal.”

Kletter is also a two-time Camp Fahrenheit Participant and former 2017 Nassau County Junior Fire Association Treasurer. He became a member of the Nassau County Junior Fire Association in 2014, where he learned firefighting skills and techniques.

He hopes to become a firefighter when he grows up and study Fire Science at the University of New Haven.

Image via City of Glen Cove:

• Pictured: (L to R)
• Front row – Glen Cove Mayor Timothy Tenke and Mason Kletter
• Back row – Councilmen Joseph Capobianco, Michael Zangari, Nick DiLeo Jr., Kevin Maccarone, Councilwomen Pamela Panzenbeck and Marsha Silverman.