Bill > J01161

This resolution honors Fire Chief Kevin Kalk of the Barneveld Volunteer Fire Department, who has been named the New York State 2025 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs. The resolution recognizes Kalk's 14 years of dedicated service, highlighting his exemplary leadership during a significant challenge in February 2025 when the Barneveld Firehouse experienced a structural collapse due to heavy snow accumulation. Despite this setback, Kalk's swift leadership helped save critical equipment and fire engines, ensuring the department could continue responding to emergencies. The resolution praises volunteer firefighters for their courage, compassion, and selfless dedication to their communities, noting that the Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year Award recognizes leadership that benefits not just an individual fire department, but the entire fire and emergency services system in New York State. The legislative body formally honors Kalk's service and commitment, and will transmit an official, formally inscribed copy of the resolution to him as a mark of recognition.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1161