DIVISION 5

M.E.R.V. DEDICATION

Chief John Peruggia, Capt. Wayne Baskin

Chief Al Gheres

EMTs Richie Baptiste, Mike Aguilez, Ralph Cabello, Nicky Catello, Judy Dipietro, Chief Peruggia, Chief Booth, Chief Gheres and Capt. Baskin

EMS Pipes and Drums

Staten Island Borough President Jim Molinaro, holds press conference to dedicate Merv 5

Jim Molinaro, hand the key to Merv 5 to, Commissioner Scoppetta, who then hands the keys to Capt. Baskin

Fire Dept. Reverend Stephen Harding blesses the Merv

Capt. Baskin, Fire Div. Chief Harring, Jim Molinaro, Commissioner Scoppetta, Chief Cassano, Chief Peruggia

Commissioner Scoppetta speaks with Jim Molinaro, as they tour the Merv

Capt. Baskin explains some of the Merv components to Jim Molinaro

Capt. Baskin, Comm. Scoppetta, Chief Cassano, Chief Harring, Jim Molinaro and EMS Chief Perrugia

Chief Booth, Capt. Baskin, Chief Cassano, Jim Molinaro, Comm. Scoppetta, Chief Harring and Chief Perrugia

All the Chief, Comm. Scoppetta, Jim Molinaro pose for a picture with some of the MERV Operators

Photos by George Burbano and Rob McDermott FDNY Photo Unit, use provided to the NYC Fire Department , video by George Burbano