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Syosset FD: Rich Roseo is New Fire Commissioner

Rich Roseo gets 135 more votes than incumbent Frank Visile to become new Syosset Fire Commissioner.

Syosset voted Tuesday night at for a new Fire Commissioner.

Richard Roseo received 453 votes compared to incumbent Frank Vasile's 318 votes, making Roseo Syosset's new Fire Commissioner, according to fire officials. Robert Swanson, who ran unopposed, was voted to fulfill the last two years of former commissioner Ed Keenan's term.

An active member of the Syosset Fire Department since 1987, Roseo's years have earned him merit badges and certifications as a firefighter and EMS provider. He has worked his way up, being elected a 2nd and 1st Lieutenant, and finally Captain of his company.

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Later, he was elected 3rd, 2nd and 1st Deputy Chiefs of the Fire Department until finally reaching Chief of the Department in 2003. In his years, he helped open the department to volunteers and began an EMS member program to utilize the efforts of those volunteers.

Out of the fire department, Roseo currently holds the rank of sergeant within the Suffolk County Police Department after being involved in the department since 1994. He also has a business background, as he opened his own small business after college before becoming involved in the fire department.

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Roseo, a graduate of and Stony Brook University, the 33-year resident of Syosset lives in town with his family. He believes in these tough economic times, his business background, experiences within the department, and current leadership in the Suffolk Police Department will help him make the make the most of tax dollars while assuring the best possible services the community expects.

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