On April 21, 2020, Michael Brooks, a member of Hose Company 1 of the Lynbrook Fire Department took over the reigns of the Lynbrook Fire Department as Lynbrook's 100th Fire Chief.  He replaced Chief Nick Pearsall whose term of office was up.  

       Chief Brooks started his career in the Lynbrook Fire Department when he joined the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department at age 13 in 1995.  He served as Captain of the juniors from 1999 to 2000.  In June of 2000, at age 18, he joined Hose Company 1 of the Lynbrook Fire Department.  Over the years he held many positions including two terms as captain of Hose Company.   He has been an elected assistant fire chief for the past three years.  He was elected Chief of Department on April 9th. 

       Chief Brooks comes from a family that has been involved in the volunteer fire service for years.  The Chief's grandfather, Walter Brooks, also a member of Hose Company, was a Lynbrook Fire Chief in 1972, while the chief's uncle Wally was also a captain of Hose Company. The chief's mother, Mary Clare, is a member of the department's and Hose Company's Ladies Auxiliary.  

       The Chief is married to Elizabeth who is the president of Hose Company's Ladies Auxiliary.  They have two daughters, Allison and Sophia.  The chief has been an employee of the Lynbrook Department of Public Works for 16 years.