Director Charles Kostyk

Chief Charles (Chuck) Kostyk began his 45-year fire career with the Dexter Volunteer Fire Department in 1980 following in the steps of his grandfather, father, and brother. Through career moves, he was a member of the Granby Center Fire Department for a short time before joining the Cadyville Fire Department, where he has been a member for the last 40 years. During his time with Cadyville, Kostyk has served two different stints as chief and is currently an assistant chief focusing on mentoring and educating newer officers. He has been a member of NYSAFC since 1998 and served as sergeant-at-arms and vice chair of the Annual Conference Committee. Kostyk is a past president of the Clinton County Firefighters Association and was awarded the CCFA President’s Award and Clinton County Firefighter of the Year Award. He is also past chair of the Clinton County Fire Advisory Board and currently serves as a delegate to the board from his department. Kostyk has been a Clinton County deputy fire coordinator since 2017 and is assigned to the Fire Investigation Unit. Throughout, he has been heavily involved in the community, coaching youth sports and serving as a Cub and Boy Scout Leader. Kostyk currently serves as town supervisor for the town of Plattsburgh. Chuck and his wife, Shari, live in Cadyville and are the proud parents of four children, as well as grandparents to eight terrific grandchildren.