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Continental Village Firefighters Earn Life Membership
February 13, 2026 | NEW YORK
1RN News Team,

Photo by Courtesy of Continental Village Vol. Fire Department.
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CONTINENTAL VILLAGE, NY — February 13th — The Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department honored Christopher Ormsby and Brian Paupst after they were awarded Life Membership.
Life Membership is awarded in acknowledgment of years of dedication, service, and commitment to the fire department and the community it serves. According to department officials, the milestone recognizes the efforts both members have made by continuing to participate in and support department activities.
Fellow members applauded Ormsby and Paupst during the ceremony, emphasizing their long-term impact on the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department.

