Mount Vernon To Memorialize Longtime Fire Commissioner

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – The city will memorialize longtime Mount Vernon Fire Commissioner James “Jimmie" Gleason on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

Mount Vernon will remember James "Jimmie" Gleason on Wednesday.
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Zak Failla

11/11/2014 5:00 a.m.

Gleason, who was an active member of the community for more than four decades, died of lung cancer in October, 2013

City officials will join firefighters, administrators and family members at Mount Vernon Fire Station 1, 470 E. Lincoln Ave at 11 a,m., when a memorial plaque will be placed on the city’s Fire Headquarters.

Gleason is credited with improving firehouse infrastructure and spreading awareness of fire prevention.

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