{"id":25821,"date":"2021-06-11T13:44:26","date_gmt":"2021-06-11T17:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=25821"},"modified":"2021-06-11T13:44:26","modified_gmt":"2021-06-11T17:44:26","slug":"batavia-city-fire-chief-accepts-nys-position-as-deputy-state-fire-administrator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/06\/11\/batavia-city-fire-chief-accepts-nys-position-as-deputy-state-fire-administrator\/","title":{"rendered":"BATAVIA\/City Fire Chief accepts NYS position as Deputy State Fire Administrator"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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City of Batavia Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano has accepted a job with the State of New York as Deputy State Fire Administrator and will be officially starting with Office of Fire Prevention and Control in mid-July. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“In addition to his service as Chief of the Batavia Fire Department, Chief Napolitano brings a wealth of experience to the Office of Fire Prevention and Control, including both career and volunteer fire service, county emergency management, and as a State Fire Instructor. \u00a0He has earned degrees in mechanical engineering, fire protection technology, and a Master of Science degree in Executive Fire Science Leadership,” says James B. Cable, Deputy State Fire Administrator-New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statement from Rachael J. Tabelski, City Manager:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would like to congratulate Fire Chief Napolitano for his leadership and dedication to the City of Batavia Fire Department over the last four years. It was a pleasure to work with the Chief and I wish him great success in his new role as Deputy State Fire Administrator with the Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC), part of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chief Napolitano will continue to serve the City of Batavia until Friday July 9th. At such time an Interim Chief will be named. Please join me in congratulating him in his new role as a Deputy State Fire Administrator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Statement from the Officers of the City of Batavia Fire Department:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe 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.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stefano Napolitano has served as City of Batavia Fire Chief since April of 2017.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

City of Batavia Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano has accepted a job with the State of New York as Deputy State Fire Administrator and will be officially starting with Office of Fire Prevention and Control in mid-July. \u00a0 “In addition to his service as Chief of the Batavia Fire Department, Chief \u2026<\/p>\n

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