The Department/Our Chiefs

Chief Sean Schwier, a fourth generation member, joined the Protection Hook & Ladder Company in 2005.  In 2012 he was elected 2nd Lieutenant of the Protection Hook & Ladder Company, followed by 2 years as 1st Lieutenant, then as Captain in 2016.

Assistant Chief Paul Smith joined the Protection Engine Co. in May of 1985.  He was elected 2nd Lieutenant in 1987  moving up through the ranks to Captain in 1991.  In 2002 he was appointed as Safety Officer, served on our Grievance Committee and was also elected Assistant Chaplain in 2017.

2nd Deputy Chief Matthew Getter joined the Protection Hose Co. on May 12, 2005.  He was elected 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain of the Hose Co. before becoming 3rd Deputy Chief beginning in January 2021.  Matt is a 2nd generation member following in the footsteps of his father who was also a Chief of the Huntington Fire Department.  Matt is owner of Southdown Pizza in downtown Huntington and resides in Huntington Station with his wife and two daughters.

3rd Deputy Chief Ryan Doyle joined the Protection Engine Co. in December 2012.  Ryan was elected 2nd Lieutenant in 2017, moved up to Captain in 2019 a position he held until 2022 when he was elected 3rd Deputy Chief.  Ryan is a District employee for the Northport Fire Department and resides in Huntington with his wife.