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fire. The Community Revitalization check ensures each of the 100 interior firefighters will be receiving an updated tablet and Personal Escape System.

By ensuring its firefighters have access to top-notch equipment, the Village of Lynbrook prevents possible tragedies like the Black Sunday fires 18 years ago where firemen were forced to jump out the windows of burning buildings.

“They didn’t have the system. That’s when the standard really got pushed,” said Ambrosio of the Personal Escape Systems. “So if we’re ever caught up in a bad situation and we can’t get out, we can use it.”

Gaylor added: “It enables them to do a much better and more efficient job. There’s always enhancements, or new equipment being developed to help first responders. We want our firefighters to have the equipment necessary to do their job in the most effective way.”

Ambrosio, who was sworn in as chief three weeks ago, said this system will help the 100 percent volunteer fire department continue to keep Lynbrook safe.

“For a small village, we have a phenomenal fire department,” he said. “A lot of dedicated people, highly trained. We’re very, very fortunate to have such a good fire department.”

Community Revitalization

$75,000 total $50,000 for Personal Escape Systems $25,000 for tablets

— Nicole Formisano