Chris Colombo was sworn in as chief of the Croton Fire Department at the Fire Council's January 6, 2026 annual meeting, along with Chris Caterino as first assistant chief and Joseph Streany as second assistant chief. Village officials and department members thanked outgoing Chief Phil Dinkler for the past year's service. This article is written solely from the meeting's official minutes; croton.news had no reporter present. The council accepted the chief election results after they were read at the meeting. Brian Powers made the motion and Streany seconded. The minutes record that the motion carried without giving a vote count. Mayor Pugh administered the oaths to the chiefs and other department officers. Dinkler was among those sworn in as deputy chiefs. The council also recorded nominations of John Delaney for council secretary and Dinkler for council treasurer. In outgoing remarks, Dinkler thanked department members for their support and credited cooperation for a good year. Dinkler wished the three incoming chiefs well. Pugh thanked first responders for responding to calls and for their work behind the scenes. The mayor also recognized Dinkler's EMS response work during the year as chief. Trustee Nora Nicholson thanked the incoming chiefs and acknowledged the sacrifices made by first responders' families. Trustee Stacey Nachtaler thanked Dinkler and described public safety as the village's top goal. Village Manager Bryan Healy congratulated the chiefs and said work with Dinkler would continue through EMS. Colombo thanked the department's members and families for their support, acknowledged three former chiefs from Ossining who attended, and emphasized cooperation with the village board, manager and mayor. Caterino said the past two years had brought learning and enjoyment, described the department as being on a good track and looked forward to working with Streany. Streany thanked those who attended and noted extensive family involvement in the department. Dinkler called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. It adjourned at 7:22 p.m.