PIERMONT, NY – On April 21, 2020, First responders from all over Rockland County (NY) came to Piermont to pay tribute to Ex- Chief Charlie Bullock Jr of the Central Nyack Fire Company.

Chief Bullock was the first African American Fire Chief in Rockland County history. He was a 50+ year member of the Central Nyack Fire Department, Served as Chief 1978-1979, Life member of the RCVFA joining in 1971, member Rockland County Fire Chief’s Association, Honorary Member Jackson Engine Co. #3 Nyack, NYS Association Fire Chief’s.

Charlie had an extensive law enforcement career serving with the Clarkstown Police Department, NYS Park Police Officer and Retired as NYS Trooper. After retirement, he worked at Costco in Nanuet, and was one of the nicest guys you could ever meet.

At 6:46 , Firefighters sing Happy Birthday to Chief Bullock’s granddaughter, Jaiyah, who just turned 7-years-old.

Chief Bullock tragically passed away due to complications from COVID-19.

A huge shout out to the Village of Piermont Police and Fire Department for a first class tribute to a true Rockland County hero.

** Will update and name all the departments in the video **

Elected Officials In Attendance:
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh
Chief District Attorney Patrick Frawley
Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann
Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny
Orangetown Deputy Supervisor Michael Lawler

Video by Scott Waters – Photos by Brian Duddy – Audio by 44 – Control

Special thanks to Brian Duddy (Rockland Fires), Ryan Ebner (Rockland Aerial Photography), and Eric Prusinowski.