Former New York fire chief ‘died doing what he loved’

Merle L. Nell. For 51 years, he dedicated his time and service to his community as a proud member of the Vernon Fire Department, responding to hundreds upon hundreds of calls. Merle joined the department in 1965, when members were required to live within one mile of the station in order to hear the fire whistle from their homes.
- PUB DATE: 11/29/2016 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Oneida Dispatch