The Center Moriches Fire Department Explorers recently held their Annual Installation and Awards Ceremony to honor the officers and members for their dedicated service to the community.

The Explorers program gives young men and women from the community the opportunity to learn about being a volunteer firefighter through training exercises and other social activities.

2017 Officers for the CMFD Explorers Post 540

Captain Tyler Mansfield
Lieutenant John Gallo
Sergeant at Arms Gavin Barnett
Secretary Samuel Woronick

After Assistant Chief Schilling swears in the 2017 Officers certificates of appreciation were handed out to the 2016 Officers for their service during the past year.

Tyler Mansfield as Captain
David Mangiameli as Lieutenant
John Gallo as Sergeant at Arms

Certificates of Merit were awarded to members with the highest point totals.

1st - John Gallo (95%)
2nd - Tyler Mansfield (94%)
3rd - Gavin Barnett (88%)

"Rookie of the Year" award was presented to Jeremy Masterson.

The final award of the afternoon was the Member of the Year award. The honor was awarded to Captain Tyler Mansfield. Captain Mansfield became the first two-time winner of the award.

The Advisors Committee would like to thank Chief Schilling and Commissioner Michael Schlosberg for attending the event, along with extending thanks to Company 1 Lieutenant Jim Vojik and Ladies Auxiliary member Midge Vojik for helping serve dinner.

Center Moriches Fire Department Explorers program is accepting applications from residents of the Center Moriches Fire District who are between the ages of 14 and 17 for additional information please email Juniors@centermorichesfd.com