Annual Ladies and Old Timer's Brunch

On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Independent Fire Company held its Annual Old Timer’s and Ladies Brunch at Bia American Kitchen at Chappaqua Crossing. The company hosts this event each year to honor members with over 40 years of service, as well as the wives and widows who support them.

President Eric Hartmann opened the event with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for deceased members, followed by an invocation from Howard “Rub” Kensing.

President Hartmann then recognized the honorees in attendance:

40+ Year Members

- Andrew Hughes (43 Years)
- Mark Jackson (46 Years)
- Robert Hartmann (47 Years)
- Peter Hughes (47 Years)
- Thomas Hunter (48 Years)
- William Broderick (48 Years)
- John Marshall (49 Years)

50+ Year Members

- Francis Mannion (53 Years)
- George Rubin, Jr. (54 Years)
- Wallace Luhman (57 Years)
- Thor Johannessen (57 Years)

60+ Year Members

- William Jackson (67 Years)
- Howard (Rub) Kensing, Jr. (68 Years)

Joan Stewart and Jean Farber were also in attendance as widows of past members.

Company Officers Recognitions:

- Vice President Matthew Pucila
- Secretary Jan Johannessen
- Treasurer George Rubin Jr.
- Financial Secretary John Marshall III
- Commissioner Francis Mannion
- 1st Assistant Chief Raymond Zaccari Jr.

Captain Andrew Burns introduced the line officers in attendance:

- 1st Lieutenant Jeffrey Playford
- Head Engineer Stephen Rivera
- Engineer Maddy Contreras
- U13 Engineer Frank Duffy

Additionally, 2nd Assistant Chief Aaron Sevillano attended representing the Mount Kisco Fife & Drum Corp.