Department Leadership

Guiding Our Team with Experience and Dedication

At the heart of our department’s success is a team of dedicated leaders, headed by Chief Michael Spatz. Chief Spatz brings years of experience and a deep commitment to both the department and the community we serve. Under his guidance, our leadership team works tirelessly to ensure that our firefighters and emergency personnel are equipped, trained, and ready to respond to any call.

Our leadership’s focus extends beyond emergency response—it includes fostering a culture of safety, training, and community engagement. We believe that strong leadership is the foundation of a successful department, and we are proud to have a team that exemplifies those values every day.

Whether responding to an emergency, leading training drills, or participating in community outreach, our leadership team is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of public safety and service.

A man in a formal fire chief uniform with a white hat, gold badge, and shoulder patch stands facing forward against a white background.

Michael Spatz

Chief of Department
A smiling firefighter in a dress uniform and white hat with gold badges and a South Hempstead Fire Department patch on the shoulder poses for a portrait.

Eric McEvoy

Assistant Chief

Department Leadership

William Koren

Lieutenant of Rescue

Kelli Maher

Captain of Rescue

Joshua Mercado

Captain of Apparatus

Angel Arevalo

Lieutenant of Apparatus

Janmarie Cartier

Medical Officer - RN

District Leadership

Thomas Maher

Chairman of the Board

Frank Russo

Vice Chairman of the Board

Michael Dellarocca

Commissioner

Anthony DePellegrin

Commissioner

John Kelly

Commissioner

Jessica Occhiuto

Secretary/Treasurer