Story & photos by  Ex Captain Steven Grogan

 

 At the Council Meeting of the Lynbrook Fire Department on April 16, 2013, Edward Hynes of Engine Company was sworn in by Mayor William Hendrick as Chief Engineer of the Lynbrook Fire Department for the coming year.  Also sworn in was First Assistant Chief Michael Anderson of Truck Company, Second Assistant Chief James McDermott, also of Truck Company, and Third Assistant Chief John Chavatte, of Hose Company.  After the swearing in a bottle of champagne was opened by the new chief and shared with the mayor, the new chiefs, and outgoing Chief Anthony DeCarlo.  Chief Hynes then swore in the officers of the five fire companies and the Medical Company.  Village Administrator John Giordano swore in the wardens and fire police members.