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Gallagher has been a member of the department for 31 years. Gallagher is also a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and the North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
Her husband, Richard, is a 57-year member of the department as well as an ex-chief. They have the honor of being the first husband and wife to serve as .
The Gallaghers are proud parents of 11-year-old Timothy. Gallagher's family has been in volunteer service as well. Her grandfather was a life member in the department and her grandmother was a 59-year member of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Her brother, Kenny, is a current 30-plus year member. Her uncle was also a department member, but was killed in the Vietnam War.
"It has been a long time coming, but I am glad I have made it to the rank of assistant chief," said Gallagher. "I am proud to have dedicated a good portion of my life to being a member of the Croton Falls Fire Department and enjoy it very much. I have seen a variety of calls in my 30 plus years, both good and bad. I am looking forward to my son joining while I am still a chief."
For more information, visit crotonfallsfire.com.
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