The Lynbrook Fire Department hosted a recruitment meet-and-greet on April 18 at the Earle Avenue parking field as part of New York State’s 17th annual RecruitNY campaign, aimed at attracting volunteer firefighters, EMS personnel and junior firefighters.
Events like this are held each year by volunteer departments across the state to help boost membership and raise awareness about the need for community volunteers.
According to department spokesman Steve Grogan, eight people signed up to join the department, including three who responded to social media outreach in the days leading up to the event and five who registered during the meet-and-greet.
Fire Chief James D’Giambatista thanked volunteers for dedicating their Saturday to promoting the department’s long-standing service to the community.
“We’ve been protecting the lives and property of Lynbrook residents for 125 years,” he said. “But we always need more residents willing to step up as volunteer firefighters, EMS technicians or even junior firefighters.”
