Board of Fire Commissioners
The East Herkimer Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners is an independent entity that governs the Fire District, which provides fire protection and emergency services to the residents of the Town of Herkimer, which contracts with the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department. It is important to note that the Board of Fire Commissioners is a separate entity from the Fire Department itself. The Board is comprised of five members who are elected by the qualified voters of the Fire District to serve staggered five-year terms. They represent the interests of the residents and taxpayers of the Town of Herkimer. As the governing body of the Fire District, the Commissioners are responsible for managing the District’s fiscal and budgetary requirements, including setting the annual tax levy. They are also responsible for owning and maintaining all district property, including apparatus and equipment. The Board’s existence and responsibilities are defined under New York State Town Law.
History: While the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department was established in 1931, The East Herkimer Fire District was formed in 1938. The East Herkimer Fire District was formed to provide a steady source of tax revenue to supplement the fund raising activities of the fire department. In 1952 the Town of Herkimer Fire Protection District was started to formalize fire protection for the rest of the the township outside the village of Herkimer.
CURRENT COMMISION MEMBERS
Michael Macrina, Chairman
Cindy Cirillo
Patrick J. Parese
David K. Briggs
Daniel Rivers
Patrice M. Gleim, Acting Secretary and Treasurer
CONTACT INFORMATION
email: eastherkfirecom@outlook.com
Meetings are open to public (with the exception of executive sessions) and are held on the 1st Monday of the month at 7pm, located at the East Herkimer Volunteer Fire Department station ( 193 Main Rd. Herkimer NY)
Important Updates/Notices