Nassau Firefighters Honored For Saving Man From Burning Home

OYSTER BAY, NY — Firefighters in Nassau County were recently recognized at a ceremony for saving the life of an unconscious resident who was trapped in a burning Old Brookville home.

On Tuesday, the Town of Oyster Bay honored firefighters of both the Glenwood Hook & Ladder, Engine & Hose Company and the Roslyn Rescue Fire Company for their swift and brave response on Dec. 14, 2021.

Among those recognized included...

• Glenwood Hook & Ladder's 2nd Assistant Chief Donald Sinski
• Roslyn Rescue's 2nd Assistant Chief Daniel Brennan
• Glenwood Hook & Ladder's ex-Chief William Hartigan
• Glenwood Hook & Ladder's firefighters David Baily, Owen Waters, Kyle Brugmann, William Novikov, and Adam Fuentes

"It is due to your courage that this man is alive today," said Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "And it is due to your courage, and the courage of all our first responders and men and women in uniform, that we all get to enjoy the safety and beauty of each new day."