CARMEL – New chiefs will be leading fire departments in Putnam County’s largest municipality in the new year.

Members of the Mahopac, Carmel and Mahopac Falls Fire Departments elected officers Wednesday, each selecting a new chief officer.

A veteran member of the Mahopac Fire Department will be leading Putnam’s second busiest emergency services agency in 2026.

Kyle Trillas was elected as chief of department by its membership succeeding Chief Gabe Rivera while Brandon Timmins was named as First Assistant Chief and Brian Smith as Second Assistant Chief.

The department also elected Captains John Nikisher, James Scanga, Justin Morelli, William Kelly and Niko Conde; Lieutenants Adam Konwerski, Robert Kick, Tim Stasiak and Joseph Nikisher

Vincent Ruggerio III was elected as chief of the Car

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