Rosa Acheson is reporting for Columbia-Greene Media William A. Hills, the last living founding member of the North Amityville Fire Co. on Long Island, celebrated his 100th birthday at the FASNY Fireman’s Home in Hudson last weekend. Hills served as a firefighter for nearly 77 years. When asked what his greatest accomplishment has been so far, Hills said it was turning 100. “I’m feeling pretty good,” he said. Hills helped establish the Amityville fire company in 1940 and remains an active member. When the firehouse was built, Hills paid for and provided the steel. “We didn’t have a firehouse back then or a real fire truck — we had a hose wagon,” Hills said. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office issued a special proclamation last week in recognition of Hills' service. "The governor wanted to reach out personally to thank him for almost 77 years with the fire company,” Amityville chief Aaron Collins said. Read the full story in The Daily Mail.