Mission Statement

With pride and dedication, the Rifton Fire Department is committed to providing the highest quality of service through the preservation of life, protection of property and environment and by strengthening community relationships with professionalism, courage and devotedness.

Meet our 2025 Officers

Chief James Peterson III

Assistant Chief Harry Merrill

Assistant Chief Andrew Sorrentino Jr.

Captain Juliana Honold

Lieutenant Schuyler Wiersum

Lieutenant Ken Glenn

Safety Officer Andrew Sorrentino Sr.

Secretaries Jenny Peterson and Nicole Terpening

Treasurer Jenny Merrill

President and Chaplin Steve Terpening

Purchasing Agent Alan Small

Department Directors Max Berry. Alan Small and Drew Sorrentino

2025 Commissioners

Chairman - Ken Glenn

Commissioner – Claudia Small

Commissioner – Drew Sorrentino Sr.

Commissioner - Robert Withall

Commissioner - Elizabeth Benson

Treasurer - Matthew Hall

Secretary - Serina Bass Glenn