Sitting With Me In the Firehouse is Chief Teddy Smith.

Teddy Smith has dedicated 44 years to the fire service as a fourth-generation Fire Chief, continuing a family legacy that dates back to the days of horse-drawn fire wagons. His great-uncle, Benjamin Carmen, was a founding member of Brookside Company 2 of the Uniondale Fire Department.

Throughout his career, Chief Smith has earned four Medals of Valor, numerous lifesaving and bravery awards, and was named Uniondale Firefighter of the Year twice. He has served as Chief of the Uniondale Fire Department three times, Captain of Truck 4 five times, Lieutenant eight times, Assistant Chief of the Roosevelt Fire Department, Captain of Truck 1 four times, Lieutenant of Truck 1 three times, and Chief Fire Training Instructor for the Uniondale Fire Department.

Outside the fire service, Chief Smith retired as Undersheriff of Nassau County after 32 years of service, is an Air Force veteran and Pararescueman, and is the proud father of three daughters. He also implemented the A, B, and C radio designation system for Uniondale in 1996, a system now adopted by many fire departments, served as Officer in Charge of the Presidential Debates in Uniondale, and helped build Uniondale Truck 4 alongside the truck committee.

We hope you enjoy this episode of the Firehouse!
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