“The City of Batavia Fire Department wishes to congratulate Chief Napolitano on his appointment to Deputy State
Fire Administrator. Chief Napolitano has been an asset to the City Fire Department since being appointed in 2017.
We wish him continued success and look forward to working with him in his new position.”
- The Officers of the City of Batavia Fire Department
Chief Stefano (Steve) Napolitano is a 33-year veteran of the fire service and has been serving as chief of department for the City of Batavia Fire Department in Genesee County since 2017. He began his career as a volunteer firefighter in Herkimer County with the Frankfort Fire Department and was hired by the Herkimer Fire Department in 1991, serving in an on-call position. Napolitano gained a full career appointment in 1996 and held multiple ranks before accepting the fire chief position in Batavia. Additionally, he previously served as deputy director of emergency services for Herkimer County and is a New York state fire instructor. Napolitano holds degrees in mechanical engineering and fire protection technology, as well as a master’s degree in fire service leadership. A member of NYSAFC since 2003, Napolitano was appointed to the board of directors in January 2020. He previously served on the association’s Fire Investigation Committee and as a regional representative.(From City Fire)