Firefighter honored at his 50th anniversary

Baldwin firefighter Jerry Brown was recognized last week for being part of the Hook Ladder and Company Two of the Baldwin Fire Department for 50 years.

Elected officials, firefighters, and family members rejoiced, as they celebrated Brown’s anniversary with the fire department. Brown has served as an EMT and the District Supervisor for the Baldwin Fire Department. He said in a Facebook post that the day he was sworn in 50 years ago changed his life forever.

“Thank the good Lord and my family for this life of adventure, commitment, and dedication to the best job on the planet,” Brown continued in the post. “Without their love and support this would not have been possible.”

Congressman Anthony D’Esposito praised Brown’s service in a Facebook post.

D’Esposito said, “The fire service has changed in fifty years here in #NY04 - one thing has been a constant. The constant has been the dedication, commitment and love that Jerry Brown has showed the Baldwin community. He talks the talk and walks the walk - always with his sleeves rolled up and ready to work.”

“To the thousands I have met, the honor has been all mine,” Brown said. “To the heroes past, those old Iron Firemen, that taught me well. Thank you for the honor of serving next to you. To my brothers and sisters past and present especially mom and pop, I love you all. Cheryl, Tara, Lindsey, and Aubrey you have always been the wind beneath my wings. 50 in the books.”

–Ben Fiebert