The Garden City Fire Department's chiefs and line and corporate officers took their oaths of office Thursday, June 18, 2020 during ceremonies at Village Hall.
Mayor Theresa Trouvé and Trustee John Delany, Fire Commissioner, did the honors.
Thomas Strysko will continue serving as Chief of the Department. He will be aided during the coming year by 1st Assistant Chief Devyn Moody, 2nd Assistant Chief Matthew Pearn and 3rd Assistant Chief James Taunton.
Chief Strysko has more than two decades in the fire service, serving 11 years in the West Hempstead Fire Department, many of which were at the rank of Captain. He moved to Garden City with his family and did not hesitate to join the Fire Department. In his 15 years with the Garden City Fire Department, he was an Engine Company Officer for three years and is now starting his eighth year in the Chiefs ranks serving his second term as Chief of Department.