RENSSELAER FALLS – The St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs Association celebrated Mark Bomyea, Rensselaer Falls firefighter, on July 10, during a recognition dinner at the Rensselaer Falls Fire Department. 

Recognizing Bomyea included Assemblyman Scott Gray, Kevin Wells (representing Dan Stec's Office), St. Lawrence County Legislator Larry Denesha, members of the Rensselaer Falls Fire Department, and St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs.

Bomyea was recognized for his years of service as a firefighter, Chief, 1st Assistant Chief, 2nd Assistant Chief, Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Trustee, Fire Police, Training Officer, EMT for Rensselaer Falls Rescue Squad. 

He was instrumental in starting our First Responder Program that started in 1989, being one of Rensselaer Falls' first EMTs. He currently belongs to the St. Lawrence County Haz-Mat Team, Fire Advisory Board, Believe NNY, St. Lawrence County Fire Training Center, and is also a New York State Certified Fire Service Instructor. 

Bomyea formerly belonged to the St. Lawrence County Fire Chiefs as President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Director, and is currently a member. He was also an American Heart Association CPR/1st Aid Instructor.

Mark embodies the highest standards of professionalism and service within the Rensselaer Falls Fire Department, making him an outstanding candidate for the "Firefighter of the Year" award. He has maturity, commitment, and integrity, and takes his job very seriously.