NYSAFC Remembers Past Director Alfred S. Munger

NYSAFC is saddened to announce the loss of Chief Alfred S. Munger, who passed away on September 11, 2014. He served as a member of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs board of directors from 1981-1992.

Munger joined the Little Falls Fire Department (Herkimer County) in 1950 and led the department as chief from 1967 until his retirement in 1983. He was also an EMT and certified instructor for many years.

A life member of NYSAFC, Munger joined the association in 1968. Prior to being elected to the board of directors, he served on the Resolutions, Legislative, and Paid Chiefs Committees. Munger was actively involved in the development of NYSAFC’s After the Fire? guide, which was created to assist residents following a fire in the home.

Munger was a past president of the Herkimer County Fire Advisory Board, Herkimer County Fire Chiefs Association, and Herkimer County Volunteer Fireman’s Association. He was a charter member of the Herkimer County Arson Task Force, a member of the International Association of Arson Investigators, and a charter member of the IAAI New York state chapter. Munger was honored as "New York State Fireman of the Year" and received numerous commendations throughout his fire service career.

He was also an active member and volunteer with numerous community organizations in Little Falls. Munger was a veteran of World War II and the recipient of a European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.