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Jackowitz begins second year as Wantagh chief

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In a gala ceremony held on Feb. 14 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook, officers and members of the Wantagh Fire Department were sworn in.

The first to be installed were lieutenants, followed by the captains of the various fire units within the department. This was followed by the swearing in of First Assistant Chief James E. Bloomfield, Second Assistant Chief Joseph C. Gross III and Third Assistant Chief Kenneth S. Kelly.

Chief of Department Jason T. Jackowitz was then escorted by Ex-Chief John Loeber and Ex-Chief Steve Dunn before Commissioner Don Snyder for his oath of office. Jackowitz, who began is second year as chief, was joined by his family at the podium to witness the moment.