October 31, 1988. Chief Jones joined the department in 1933 and served the department for 33 years. Assisgned to Engine Company 4 where he was Captain in 1938 and again in 1940 and 41. Jones was elected 2nd Assistant Chief in 1943-44 and was Chief of Department from 1948-1951. Chief Jones was active with the department racing team-as the driver of the Hudson racing car. Until the date of his demise, Jones was the oldest (92 years) Honorary Inactive fireman in the department.
Smithtown FD-Ex Chief John Jones passes
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