Board of Fire Commissioners
The Board of Fire Commissioners is a five-member government who manages the Greenfield Fire District. You can learn more about what a Fire Commissioner’s duties are in the duties section. Additional questions regarding the Greenfield Fire District Commissioners may be forwarded via the contact section, or via their emails listed below.
Michael Chandler, Chairman
Mike joined the Porter Corners fire company in 1997. He served as Lieutenant, Captain and Assistant Chief, as well as a member of Porter Corners Board of Directors before being elected to a five year term as Commissioner in December 2010. His current term runs from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025.
Mike is a lifelong resident of the Town of Greenfield and a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. He has worked in the construction field for over 30 years and is currently a superintendent for a local construction company. Mike has also run M.D. Chandler Trucking for over 15 years.
Mike truly enjoys being a volunteer firefighter, and when time allows, he likes to hunt as well.
You can contact Commissioner Chandler via email at [javascript protected email address].
Jay Ellsworth, Commissioner
Commissioner Ellsworth was elected to the Board at the Annual Election held on December 13, 2022; his term runs from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2027.
You can contact Commissioner Ellsworth at the District Office or email him at [javascript protected email address].
Scott Hays, Commissioner
Scott has been a resident of the Town of Greenfield for 23 years and a member of Porter Corners Fire Co. No. 2 for three years. He attended Saratoga Springs High School and SUNY Albany. He taught Social Studies and was Assistant Principal at Draper Middle School (Mohonasen CSD) for 16 years. He recently retired as a Senior Logistics NCO after 32 years in the New York Army National Guard and from his full-time National Guard position as Shop Supervisor at Field Maintenance Shop 16 in Latham, NY. Commissioners Hays was elected to his first term beginning January 1, 2022, and ends December 31, 2026. If you would like to contact Commissioner Hays, you can leave a message at the District Office or email him at [javascript protected email address].
Walter Ramsey, Commissioner
Walt was raised in Greenfield Center and retired from USAF in 2001. He taught 5th grade in Camden Delaware before moving to Porter Corners in 2008. He is currently a Compliance Engineer with Fluor Propulsion, and a firefighter at Porter Corners Co #2, where he also served as Company President and Safety Officer. Commissioner Ramsey was elected to fill a vacated seat beginning January 1, 2021 and ending December 31, 2023. If you would like to contact Commissioner Ramsey, you can leave a message at the District Office or email him at [javascript protected email address].
Joseph Russo, Commissioner
Joe is former Cold Spring, Putnam County resident. He joined the Cold Spring Fire Company in 1969, holding various positions throughout his volunteer career with Cold Spring. After moving to the Greenfield area, Joe joined the fire district first as a member of Maple Avenue Fire Company in 2016, eventually transferring to Porter Corners Fire Company, where he is currently a safety officer and member of the fire police squad. In 2019, Joe achieved the milestone of 50 years of volunteer fire service. Commissioner Russo’s term began January 1, 2020 and ends December 31, 2024. If you would like to contact Commissioner Russo, you can leave a message at the District Office or email him at [javascript protected email address].
District Chief
Jonathan Davis
Chief Davis can be contacted via email at [javascript protected email address], or you can leave a message for him at 518-893-0723.
Fire District Staff
Joyce Petkus, District Administrator/Treasurer
Joyce can be contacted at the District Office at 518-893-0723 x 1 or via email at [javascript protected email address] or [javascript protected email address].
Douglas Olson, Director of Purchasing
For Purchasing inquiries, please contact Douglas at 518-893-0723 x 2 or via email [javascript protected email address].
Deidre Chandler, Operations Secretary
Deidre can be contacted at the District Office at 518-893-0723 x 3 or via email at [javascript protected email address].
PT Maintenance
Please contact Douglas Olson at 518-858-1255 or via email at [javascript protected email address].