Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the Year Awards Presented

NYSAFC is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of its Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the Year Award, Deputy Chief William Perritt of the Hartsdale Fire District and Assistant Chief Scott Pike of the Stratton Air National Guard Base.

The award recipients were honored during the General Session of the NYSAFC 110th Annual Conference & FIRE 2016 Expo on June 16, 2016, at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY.

One of the primary missions of NYSAFC is to provide education for fire chiefs, officers, and firefighters throughout New York state. NYSAFC’s Chief Fred W. Singer Fire Educator of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize association members for outstanding effort in fire service instruction in the Empire State. The award is bestowed in memory of NYSAFC Past President Fred W. Singer, a highly regarded teacher and champion of fire safety and firefighter training.

Honoree William Perritt is a deputy chief with the Hartsdale Fire District. He serves as MTO for the Hartsdale Fire District, a Westchester County fire instructor, and president of the Westchester County Career Chiefs MTO Association. A very popular instructor for the career and volunteer departments in Westchester County, Perritt’s passion for training is evident every time he teaches a class, and he is respected for his vast firefighting knowledge and his ability to share that knowledge with his students.

Honoree Scott Pike serves as assistant chief with the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, NY (Schenectady County). He is a New York state fire instructor and has served as an instructor for NYSAFC, conducting both Hands-On Training and classroom-based education programs. With more than 30 years of fire service experience, Pike has spent the majority of that time educating his fellow firefighters. He is known for his dedication to the mission of the fire service, compassion for his students, enthusiasm, and emphasis on discipline and accountability.

NYSAFC honors William Perritt and Scott Pike for the delivery of exceptional training to fellow firefighters in New York state.