Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta Recognizes Commack Ambulance Corps
Smithtown, NY - September 27, 2017 - Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta was invited to attend the Suffolk Regional Emergency Medical Service Council’s (REMSCO) 33rd Annual Regional Awards Ceremony where the Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps was honored as the Emergency Medical Service Agency of the Year. In addition, Lea Data, RN,EMT with the Commack Ambulance Corps wasthe recipient of the 2016 Suffolk Regional and NYS Emergency Service RN of Excellence Award.
The Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps was founded in 1967, after an accident took the life of a child in 1964. It now has 177 members who respond to over 3600 calls a year, as well as participate in many community events. “As a retired police detective, I know first-hand the incredible work these volunteers perform every day, 365 days a year. I am proud to be with them as they receive this much deserved recognition,” said Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta.
Pictured at the ceremony are from left to right: Suffolk REMSCO Chairman Philip Camman, Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta, Chief of Commack Ambulance Corps. Robert Cavallieri, and Suffolk EMS Medical Director Gregson Pigott.
Legislator Robert Trotta represents the 13th Legislative District, which includes Smithtown, Fort Salonga, Kings Park, San Remo, Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor, and St. James, as well as most of East Northport and parts of Northport and Commack.
Legislator Trotta serves on the Legislature’s Economic Development, Environment, Planning & Agriculture, Health,Public Works, Transportation & Energy, and Ways & Means Committees.