Port Chester Fire Department Honors Members at 2026 Annual Inspection

Port Chester, N.Y. — October 17, 2026 — Members of the Port Chester Fire Department gathered at the Coveleigh Club in Rye on Friday evening for the department’s 2026 Annual Inspection.

Department members, invited guests, and dignitaries from Port Chester and Rye Brook attended the event. Following dinner, an awards ceremony recognized firefighters and officers for their service, dedication, and work throughout the year.

Firefighter Jason Espinal of Engine 64 was named Rookie of the Year. Steven Keck of Rescue 40/41 received Officer of the Year, while Firefighter Joseph Kempter of TL2/L31 was named Firefighter of the Year.

The Chief’s Award went to James Falco of Engine 60 and Joey Alimena of Rescue 40/41. The Most Calls Per Company awards recognized Rafael Adolpho of Engine 60, Kevin Aguilar of Engine 61, Sal Caso of Engine 62, Corey Sabia of Engine 63, Jason Espinal of Engine 64, John Hopper of TL2/L31, and Julian Silva of Rescue 40/41.

Engine 64 received the department’s 2026 Apparatus Award. Department chiefs congratulated the award recipients and thanked all members for their continued work serving Port Chester and Rye Brook.

The department also thanked Purchase Fire Department, Dobbs Ferry Fire Department, and West Nyack Fire Department for providing standby coverage during the event. Purchase staffed Car 2414 and Engine 238, Dobbs Ferry staffed Car 2091 and Engine 48, and West Nyack staffed Car 24-3 and Tower 24.