Charlie Hungerford received an award for 50 years of service as a volunteer in the fire service. In 1964 Charlie joined the Livonia Fire Department and actively served for two years until he moved into the Walker Fire District, where he served for another 48 years. Starting as Lieutenant in the Walker Fire Department in 1969, he worked his way up to volunteer fire Chief. He served as Chief from 1974-1977, and again from 2002-2005. Charlie started the Walker Explorer post, served as a commissioner of the Walker Fire District, also serving as Board member, Secretary, Treasurer, and President of the Walker Fire Department. He still serves as the Clam Committee Chairman, a major fundraising effort of the Walker Fire Department.
Charlie’s commitment continues beyond the small community of Walker. From 1991-2000 he was the Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and building inspector for the Town of Hamlin. In 1978 he became the Monroe County Battalion 2 Deputy Fire Coordinator for 20 years. During that time he helped to organize the Monroe County Hazardous Materials Team. He served as both Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Fire Advisory Board, and the President of the Monroe County Fire Chiefs. In 1990, he was the recipient of the Mike Sadden Award that is given by the Monroe County Volunteer Fire Chief’s Association for exemplary conduct and performance of a fireman over an extended period of time.
Additionally, Charlie served beyond the county level; he also served as a member of the Eastern Division of The International Association of Fire Chiefs (EDIAFC). Between 1989 and 2008 he served in the EDIAFC as Director, Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and a two time President – 1995/1996 and 2007/2008. Charlie also spent some time with the Hilton Rotary Club serving as president. His hard work and dedication exemplifies that his efforts truly mirror the motto of Rotary International “Service above Self”.
Charlie continues his dedicated services to the Town of Hamlin by helping in the Building and Parks Department, serving on the financial committee for NYSAFC, and Chairman of the Walker Clam Committee. All of this was made possible with the loving support of his wife of over 50 years, Carolyn, his two children Tim (Cheryl), Michelle (Mark) Johnson, and his grandchildren Patrick Clarke, Casey Hungerford, Bailey Johnson, Mackenzie Hungerford and Amber Johnson.
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