EAST NORWICH, N.Y. (TIP): Nassau County Legislator Joshua Lafazan (D – Woodbury) recently honored the 19 members and eight advisors of East Norwich Volunteer Fire Company No. 1’s Junior Firefighters for their accomplishments in community service.
The Juniors received the Firefighters Association of the State of New York (FASNY) Youth Group of the Year and National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) National Junior Firefighter Program of the Year awards. Launched in 1994, the East Norwich Juniors teach valuable firefighting and safety skills to their 12 – 17-year-old members, including hose lines, aerial and ground ladders, forcible entry, bailout, and more.“These outstanding volunteers are proudly continuing the rich tradition of service that has sustained Long Island’s volunteer fire departments for generations,” Legislator Lafazan said. “It was truly a privilege to honor this amazing group of young people, and we are all so grateful for the fact that men and women courageously step up to keep us safe!”