| President | Evan Humphrey (Dept 26) | President@rcvfa.com |
| 1st Vice President | George Cich (Dept. 17) | 1stVicePresident@rcvfa.com |
| 2nd Vice President | Charles Larkin (Dept. 18) | 2ndVicePresident@rcvfa.com |
| Corresponding Secretary | Vacant | |
| Recording Secretary | Bruce McClintock (Dept 19) | RecordingSecretary@rcvfa.com |
| Financial Secretary | Don Schreeck (Dept. 19) | FinancialSecretary@rcvfa.com |
| Treasurer | Vacant | |
| Clarkstown Vice President | Frank Voce (Dept. 3) | vocef182@gmail.com |
| Orangetown Vice President | John Stuercke (Dept 21) | JhS85lps@earthlink.net |
| Ramapo Vice President | Frank Bifulco (Dept.6) | Biff6@optonline.net |
| Stony Point Vice President | Steve Kohut (Dept. 18) | |
| Haverstraw Vice President | Lisa Castaldo (Dept 23) | Leeza223@aol.com |
Chaplains
Deacon Stuart L. Gates – Stony Point
Frank Bifulco – Hillcrest
Donald Schreeck – Suffern
Douglas Volpicella Sr. – Sloatsburg
Stuart Rhymer – Hillcrest
Rabbi Justin Schwartz
John Kapral – Spring Valley
Bios
President Evan Humphrey (Dept 26) | As long as I could walk and talk, I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps. I am a third-generation firefighter. I joined the Rockland County Fire Explorers Post in 1994, then joined the Ramapo Valley and Spring Hill Youth Corps, where I became a Certified Fire Responder. When I turned 18, I joined the Hillcrest Fire Company and the Rockland County Volunteer Firefighters’ Association. I continued in the EMS field and became an EMT. I later joined the Brewer Fire Engine Company where I became a driver, 3rd Asst. Engineer, 2nd Engineer, Lieutenant, and Captain. I am currently in David B. Roche Fire Company and hold the title of Trustee, as well as honorary member of Wayne Hose, Vol. Hose 1 of Suffern, and Spring Valley Hook and Ladder. I am still involved in EMS, still an EMT, and am currently in the Stony Point Ambulance Corp and the Training Officer. For the RCVFA, I was elected to the seat of Town Vice President in 2000 when my father passed away while holding the position. I served until 2001. I then became the Recording Secretary in 2005 until 2009. I was elected to the position of 2nd Vice President in 2020 and in 2022 I was elected to the seat of 1st Vice President. I have served on many committees throughout my time in the association. I obtained life membership in 2022. I received my Associate Degree in Fire Protection Technology where I had amazing professors like Wally Morris, Mark Wessledine, and Andy Fredricks. I am pro board certified in Fire Investigation and Fire Life Safety Educator. I began working at the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office of Communications on June 12th, 2007, and was promoted to supervisor in September of 2012. I then left in 2016 for a career in the Town of Ramapo Police Department where I am still currently employed. I am also the current Fire Inspector for the Village of Wesley Hills and New Hempstead. I am also an aide to the Grand Marshal at the Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day parade this year. When I am not at work, I am an AVID METS fan and go to many games. My family and friends are the foundation for who I am today. I love spending time with my many nieces and nephews. All my accomplishments could not have been done without the love and support of my loved ones. |
1st Vice President George Cich (Dept. 17) | George A. Cich joined the fire service on October 2, 1972, with the Columbian Fire Engine Company 1 of the Spring Valley Fire Department. In August of 1973, he took a break from the fire department and enlisted in the US Army for three years, spending a year out of the country in Germany. George returned to active fire service in August of 1976 and was 1st assistant engineer for six months. In April of 1977, he was elected to 2nd lieutenant. Two years later, he was made Captain, holding that rank until 1981. From 1988 through 2006, he diligently served as warden for the SVFD. George was on the board of directors from 2006-2017. He was proud to be president from 2017 – 2019. In September 1976, he joined the RCVFA, serving as a Ramapo Town Director from 2012 to 2015. A two-time past president (2015-17 and 2020-21) of the RC Volunteer Fire Police Association, George continues to serve as a Fire Police officer. As a member of the RC Fireground Safety Officers Association, he served as president from 2018-20. He served six years as Town of Ramapo VP from 2018 – 2022. In 2022, he was elected to his current position of 2nd VP of the RCVFA. George is the father of two sons who are both firefighters. Eric has recently made it a career in South Carolina, and Casey is a volunteer with the Columbians. His wife Carol currently holds the office of President for the Ladies Auxiliary RCFVA for the second time. She is also his top assistant. George was an advisor with the RC Fire Explorer Post 44 for 10 years, seeing many members go on to be firefighters. He is also the chairman of the RC Illegal Housing Task Force. On October 2, 2022, he became a 50-year member of the Columbians and an honorary chief. As a member of the RC Fire Advisory Board, George was chairman in 2018-2020. |
Recording Secretary Bruce McClintock (Dept 19) | Bruce McClintock, a retired Postmaster, has 52 years of active service in the Suffern Fire Department. He served as Chief of the Department from 2002-2004, Captain of the Suffern Volunteer Hose Company #1 from 1978-1981, and President of the Suffern Volunteer Hose Company #1 from 1973-1975. He also served as secretary and treasurer of the Suffern Hose Company and is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors. He also continues to be an asset to the Suffern Fire Department, regularly attending weekly drills and fire calls as a Department Safety Officer. Bruce is a Life Member of the Rockland County Volunteer Firefighters’ Association. He has served as a Ramapo Town Director, Ramapo Town Vice President, past Chairman of the Board of Directors, Housing Committee, By-Law Committee, and currently Recording Secretary. Bruce is also a United States Army Veteran, having served two tours in the Vietnam War. He is also active with the Rockland County Vietnam Veterans of America as a Past President and American Legion Post #859 Suffern, currently serving as 2nd Vice Commander. Bruce received the Andrew Haggerty Outstanding Service Award from the Village Board of Suffern in 2018. He also received the John Lynch President’s Award from the RCVFA in 2022 and the 97th Assembly District 2021 Citizen of the Year award. |
Financial Secretary Don Schreeck (Dept. 19) | Don Schreeck is a life member of the RCVFA and has been the Financial Secretary since 2015. He also continues to serve as one of the Association’s Chaplains since 2006. Prior to his current position, Don was on the board of directors for Ramapo. He became a member of the Volunteer Hose Co #1, Suffern Fire Department in 1978 and will reach his 45th-year anniversary in 2023. He has served in many positions in either his company or as a department officer. In the Hose Company, Don has been the Treasurer for 13 of the last 17 years, while taking a few years to serve as the Hose Company’s President. Don was in the Chief’s ranks of the Suffern Fire Department for seven years, completing a two-year stint as Department Chief in April 2006. He also served as the president of the department in the 1990s. Don started his fire service career with the Orangeburg Fire Department back in 1976 and served as the department secretary for a year prior to relocating to Suffern. Don is an Eagle Scout, Class of 1971, and is involved with leadership positions in the Greater Hudson Valley Council, which includes Rockland County. Don currently works part-time for the Suffern Central School District after retiring from Citigroup following 35 years as an IT Senior Manager. |