Crime & Safety

Dix Hills Firefighters Recognized For Service

Three members were each presented proclamations on behalf of ​Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone

Three ex-chiefs of the Dix Hills Fire Department were recently recognized for their outstanding service.

Steve Kamvakis, Phil Tepe, Jr. and Robert Fling were each presented proclamations on behalf of Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone at the department's 70th Annual Installation Dinner.

Kamvakis and Tepe were both recognized for 50 years of service. Fling was honored for serving as chief of department from 2015 to 2016.

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Photo by Steve Silverman: (l-r) Suffolk FRES Deputy Commissioner John Jordan, Ex-Chief Steve Kamvakis, Ex-Chief and Commissioner Phil Tepe, Huntington Councilwoman Susan Berland, Ex-Chief Robert Fling, State Assemblyman Chad Lupinacci, and Huntington Councilwoman Tracey Edwards.

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