On February 1, 2014, the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department, which was formed in 1979, held their Annual Installation Dinner at the Tally-Ho firehouse and outgoing Junior Captain Ryan Kenny, son of Lisa and Engine Company firefighter Mike Kenny, was honored by Chief of Department Edward Hynes, Lynbrook Mayor William Hendrick, New York State Assemblyman Brian Curran, and Town of Hempstead Senior Councilman Anthony Santino, who each expressed their appreciation and pleasure with Ryan’s term as Captain.  They also expressed appreciation of the Junior Fire Department program and all of the outstanding young adults that are members. 

During the ceremonies, Incoming Captain John O’Reilly III, son of Lori and Ex-Chief John O'Reilly Jr, was sworn in as Captain for the coming year.  John spoke about his plans for the junior firefighters for the upcoming year.  In addition, Colleen Germain, daughter of Medical Company Captain Janice Germain, received the Junior Firefighter Of the Year Award for outstanding service.