Throughout April, the Katonah Fire Department held its annual company and department meetings to elect officers for the coming year. As of today, these members officially begin their roles for the 2025–2026 term.

Thank you to all outgoing officers for your service, and congratulations to those elected. We look forward to another strong year of leadership and commitment to the community.

Command Officers:
Chief: John Whalen
1st Assistant Chief: John Cohen
2nd Assistant Chief: Brian Lehrer

Department Officers:
President: Marc Spieler
Vice President: Tim Knapp
Recording Secretary: Cat Long
Treasurer: Paul Gallagher
Financial Secretary: Gabe Palacio
Sergeant at Arms: Davide Palmerini
Steward: Frank DeAlto

Company 1
Captain: Jason LaFond
Lieutenant: Rick Palmerini

Company 2
Captain: ------------
Lieutenant: Juan Becerra

Company 3
Captain: Rob DeAlto
Lieutenant: Chris Langworth

Company 4
Captain: Laurie DeRosa
Lieutenant: Ryan Hayes

Tanker Co.
Captain: Erich Braun
Lieutenant: Jim McHugh, Jr.

Rescue Co.
Captain: Mike Lehrer
Lieutenant: Mike Roper
Sergeant: Scott Whalen

Best of luck to all officers as they take on their responsibilities for the year ahead.

And a special thank you to Chief Matthew Whalen as he concludes his term as Chief of Department. We appreciate his dedication and years of service to the Katonah Fire Department.