The Sound Beach Fire Department held their annual installation and inspection Dinner on Saturday, February 5, 2005. The purpose of the dinner is to have the formal swearing in of the department line officers as well as administrative officers. In addition to this several members are recognized for there accomplishments and achievements over the past year. This year was a very special one as we celebrate 75 years of service to the community of Sound Beach.  It is particularly noteworthy that two members achieved service anniversaries of 65 years and two of 50 years.  Congratulations to Ex-Chief Vincent Battillo, Ex-Chief Robert Hering, Ex-Chief Lester Taelman and to the family of the late Ex-Chief Frederick Heemsoth for such a prestigious and honorable life achievement.  The Fire Department and Fire District is proud to have you as members.

Chief John Drews taking the oath of office. With him are

 his wife  Wendy,  daughter Ashley, and son Johnny.

Firefighter Joe LoConte & Ex-Chief Ed Sullivan receive there 20 year awards & become Life Members

Commissioner Phil Alaimo 35 years of service

Assistant Chief Bill Rosasco & Assistant Chief John Strahm taking

 the oath of office, administered by Chief John Drews

Ex-Chief Vinny Battillo is recognized for his 50 years of service to SBFD

Ex-Chief Bob Hering 50 years of service

Line officers taking the oath of office, from Chief John Drews

EMT Sarah Fischer receiving the Rescue Person of the year for 2004

Firefighter Jim Maire receiving Firefighter of the year for 2004

Truck of the year award for 2004 5A6-9 drivers- Firefighter Leon Sayler, Firefighter Joe LoConte, and Ex-chief Tom LoConte (not pictured)

Ex-Chief Lester Taelman and Catherine Heemsoth wife of the late Ex-Chief Fred Heemsoth receiving 65 years of service awards

Ex-Chief Tom Strauch receiving Engine Company 2 person of the year

Firefighter Andy Itterly receiving Engine Company 1 person of the year