Past Chiefs of the WHBFD

Honoring the Leaders Who Served with Distinction

Since the formation of the Westhampton Beach Fire Department, our Chiefs have guided the department with unwavering commitment, courage, and leadership. This section pays tribute to those who stepped up to serve as Chief, honoring their service and the impact they made during their time in office. Each of these individuals played a vital role in shaping the direction, culture, and legacy of the department. Some even answered the call more than once—demonstrating the continued trust and respect of their peers and community. We are proud to recognize their contributions to our department’s proud history.

Michael J. Parlato

1930 – 1932

Fred G. Palmer

1932 – 1934

Aubrey F. Jessup

1934 – 1942

James J. Rosser

1942 – 1947

Harold B. Halsey

1947 – 1950

Leslie J. Warfield

1950 – 1953

George E. Raynor

1953 – 1956

Einar Anderson

1956 – 1958

Benjamin Halsey

1958 – 1961

Theodore “Dode” Hulse

1961 – 1963

Benjamin Halsey

1963 – 1966

Wilson Nichols

1967 – 1969

Adam “Junie” Novic Jr.

1969 – 1972

Robert Busking

1972 – 1974

Robert Schunk

1974 – 1975

Pascal Covello

1975 – 1978

Robert Kochen

1978 – 1980

Fred Overton

1980 – 1983

Richard E. VanTassel

1983 – 1986

Stephen Frano

1986 – 1989

Mark Raynor

1989 – 1992

Charles LeBrun

1992– 1995

Dean Culver

1995 – 1997

William “Bo” Overton

1997 – 1998

Darryl R. Schunk

1998 – 2000

George Vickers Jr.

2000 – 2003

Shawn Ethier

2003 – 2006

Rick Schultz

2006 – 2008

Stephen P. Smith

2009

Albert Tudisco

2009 – 2011

John “Chip” Bancroft

2011 – 2014

Ross Donneson

2014 - 2016

Willam Dalton

2016 - 2018

Halsey Stevens

2019 - 2020

Mauro DiBenedetto

2021-2022

Darryl Schunk

2023 - 2024