Board Of Fire Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting included the announcement that Commissioner Fazio's term as Chairman would conclude, with Commissioner Quigley assuming the role for 2026. Key financial actions involved the approval of the Treasurer's report and the unanimous approval to close out several Permissive Referendums. Committee reports detailed approvals for renewing maintenance contracts for the new AC Unit at Headquarters and for compressors with Fourth Stage Inc., purchasing straps and holders for Chiefs and Commissioners, retaining legal counsel for 2026, and renewing gym memberships. New business featured the unanimous approval for the District to enter into an engagement agreement with legal counsel to pursue Fire Truck Antitrust Litigation against multiple manufacturers, and scheduling the 2026 Organizational Meeting. Chief's requests included approvals for purchasing an annual subscription for an Electric Vehicle app, covering member admission fees for the Long Island Fire/EMS Expo, and approving the purchase of a spray container, hacksaw, and corded dremel for a Man vs. Machine kit. The Board concurred with the Chief's findings regarding the suspension of two Firefighters. Finally, approval was granted to declare a Western Pro-caster Sander as surplus for public bid.