Sunday, June 15, 2025
Clayton Murphy was sworn in as chief engineer of the Lynbrook Fire Department during a Council meeting held on April 15. He succeeds outgoing chief Scott Bien.
Murphy, a member of Vulcan Company and an assistant chief for the past three years, began his fire service career as a junior firefighter and later joined Vulcan Company. He has held multiple leadership positions, including lieutenant and captain, and served through the ranks again before being elected to the department’s chief positions in recent years.
Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach administered the oath of office, swearing in Murphy as the department’s 105th Chief Engineer. Beach also swore in the new assistant chiefs: first assistant chief James DiGiambattista, second assistant chief Peter Festa, and third assistant chief Phil Tkacz.
Murphy then administered the oath to the incoming officers of the department’s four fire companies and the Emergency Medical Company. Lynbrook Village Administrator John Giordano swore in the two wardens from each company who make up the department’s governing Fire Council.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, the department’s Ladies Auxiliary presented Murphy with a new gavel to chair department meetings.
“I want to wish everyone in this great department a safe and productive year,” Murphy said. “Thank you to everyone for your support for the new slate of officers. I look forward to a successful year.”
