Wendelville Fire Chief Andrew Pilecki re-elected to FASNY board

Andrew Pilecki, the current fire chief of Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company, has been re-elected to the board of directors of the Firefighters Association of the State of New York.
Pilecki has been a member of the fire service for more than four decades, including the past 22 years as a responder with the Wendelville company. Previously he was an active member of Columbia Hook and Ladder Co. He’s also a former assistant director of emergency management for the City of North Tonawanda.

FASNY directors serve five-year terms of office. During his first term, Pilecki was instrumental in supporting the association’s pandemic response, championed fire company recruitment and retention efforts, and worked to amplify the needs of Western New York’s volunteer fire service at the state level, according to FASNY.

“I’m honored to be re-elected and to continue advocating for the men and women who volunteer their time, risk their safety and serve their communities across the state,” Pilecki said. “I remain committed to listening to and supporting local fire companies, especially in Western New York, and ensuring they have the tools, training and representation they need to thrive.”

Within FASNY, Pilecki chairs its sectional communications committee, holds a leadership role with its credit union, and serves on the firefighter of the year and awards committees.

In his community, Pilecki is active with the Knights of Columbus and his parish at Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. He and his wife of 37 years, Marian, have three children, two of whom are active firefighters.

Election of FASNY officers and directors was announced during the association’s 153rd annual convention in Hauppauge earlier this month.