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Board approves LOSAP points and discusses gear replacement for the Farmingdale Fire Department
Summary
The board approved the Farmingdale Fire Department’s 2025 LOSAP certified points and discussed replacement/repair of Scott packs and turnout gear with possible New York State grant funding; the chief’s installation dinner date was moved and subject to a small per‑head increase.
The Board approved Resolution #2026-03-32 certifying volunteer firefighters’ LOSAP points for calendar year 2025, in keeping with Article 11‑A of the New York State General Municipal Law and the Village point system; the resolution directs that the certified list be returned to the Fire Department for posting for 30 days.
Trustees also discussed fire department equipment needs, including replacement of Scott packs and turnout gear and ongoing repair/replacement planning tied to potential New York State grant funding. The board recorded that the chief’s installation dinner was moved from 2027 to 2028 at the Heritage (Lessings) at Bethpage State Park with a $5.00 per‑head increase.
