Debobes, Francis X

Francis, known to most as Frank, is a life long resident of Bethpage. Married his high school sweetheart and is a proud father. He is an active member of the Bethpage Fire Department for 32 years (in the year of 2007) where he served as Chief of the Department 1984 - 1985. He held the elected position as Commissioner of the Bethpage Fire District from 1988 - 2007. He holds the position as president of 9th Battalion Fire Commissioners Association and he held the position of president and secretary/treasurer of the 9th Battalion Chiefs Association. Member of International Association of Fire Chiefs and a member of Firemen's Association of the State of New York. He is a New York State Paramedic. He was proud to carry the honor of Grand Marshal of the Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2005. He is involved in community affairs and an active parishioner of St. Martin of Tours Church and a member of St. Martin of Tours Parish Council.

Information from The Bethpage Tribune December 7 - 13, 2007.