Mayor Honors One of Glen Cove's Bravest

Brian Martinez, a City of Glen Cove Department of Public Works employee and volunteer firefighter, will be leaving city employment in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a full-time fireman.

Martinez will be attending a six month fire and ambulatory academy in Maryland. Upon graduation he will become a fulltime fireman in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

Martinez and his family were invited to the mayor’s office and he was issued a certificate of appreciation for his work both as a volunteer firefighter and as a city employee.

“Brian has been a fantastic city employee and an outstanding member of Glen Cove’s Bravest,“ Mayor Reginald Spinello said.

“His choice to lead a career of public service is inspiring,” Spinello added. “ It is certainly our loss, and Maryland’s gain. I wish him the best of luck.”

Photo (left to right): Lauren Martinez, Kevin Martinez, Mary Martinez, Vinny Martinez, Jr., Mayor Reginald Spinello, Brian Martinez, DPW Director Jim Byrne, DPW Labor Foreman Manny Grella, Deputy Mayor Barbara Peebles

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