Nelson Diaz and other Elmsford fire department officers take oaths of office

At the meeting the board recorded the oaths of multiple public-safety officers. Nelson Diaz spoke his name aloud and recited the oath, referencing support for the U.S. and New York constitutions and the village code and pledging to faithfully discharge the duties of his office.

Two other officers were recorded taking oaths: Eugene J. Malone recited an oath for the duties of first assistant chief of the Elmsford Fire Department, and Michael Duisall also recited an oath in the record. The meeting transcript captures the customary oath language rather than a narrative about each appointment.

Why it matters: Swearing-in ceremonies formalize authority for public-safety leaders and signal leadership changes that affect emergency response and departmental operations.

The transcript records the verbal oaths and names but does not include documents or vote records associated with the appointments in the same excerpt. The oaths were recorded on the public record during the meeting.