Long Beach Professional Fire Fighters

05/13/2026

Last week, a member of the Long Beach Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 287, proudly represented our Local at the 2026 MDA Boot Camp alongside career fire departments from across the Northeast. After earning recognition as New York’s #1 fundraising firefighter union for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Local 287 joined fellow top-performing IAFF locals to celebrate the success of the 2025 campaign, connect with local MDA ambassador families, learn about the latest advancements in neuromuscular disease research, and share ideas to make the 2026 Fill the Boot campaign even stronger.

The MDA Fill the Boot campaign is a long-standing firefighter tradition that helps fund critical research, medical care, adaptive equipment, summer camps, and support services for individuals and families affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases.

We are incredibly proud to continue supporting this important mission and look forward to building on last year’s success. On behalf of Local 287, we want to sincerely thank the residents and visitors of the Long Beach for their continued generosity and support. This recognition belongs to the entire community just as much as it belongs to us. 🙏🏆🚒 //

04/23/2026

Meet the Hometown Hero 🇺🇸🔥
Jack Meyers 🚒

Born and raised in Long Beach, FF-Medic Jack Meyers is one of our own. A Long Beach High School alum and Ocean Lifeguard, Jack has always served this community.
After earning his degree from SUNY Binghamton, he began his career with FDNY EMS as an EMT in Brooklyn. In 2022, he returned home to join the Long Beach Fire Department as a career Firefighter. He later earned his Paramedic certification from Stony Brook University, continuing to build on his commitment to serving others.

Jack is a tremendous asset to both the LBFD and the LBPFFA, where he currently serves as Secretary of the Union’s Executive Board. He embodies dedication, professionalism, and a genuine care for the city he grew up in and the people who call it home. 🚒🚑

04/22/2026

We’re here for you - 24/7, 365 days a year. Proud to serve the residents of 🚒🚑🫡 //

04/15/2026

Home Town Hero

Jack Meyers

Jack Meyers was born and raised in Long Beach. At 16 years old Jack began working as a Long Beach Ocean Lifeguard and served there for eight years. He graduated from the Long Beach High School and went on to SUNY Binghamton University. While at Binghamton he earned a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Education.

After college Jack came back to Long Beach where he joined the FDNY EMS and worked as an EMT in Brooklyn for two years. In 2022 Jack was hired by the Long Beach Fire Department as a career Firefighter where he is still working four years later. During this time Jack gained his paramedic certification from Stony Brook University, which he uses on a continuous basis.

Jack says, "Serving the city I grew up in and love so deeply is truly an honor. With many of my family and close friends living here, I take great pride in protecting and supporting our community." He believes he is fortunate to work alongside incredible people who do amazing things for the residents of Long Beach every day.

04/12/2026

The Long Beach S.T.O.P program takes place on Sunday, April 19, 2026 behind City Hall from 8am to 3pm.

Do not throw hazardous items in the trash or pour them down the drain! Instead, bring them to the S.T.O.P. program. In cooperation with the Town of Hempstead, the S.T.O.P. Program is designed to provide area residents with a safe, environmentally sound method of disposal of the many hazardous materials found in the average home.

If you are not able to make the Long Beach S.T.O.P collection date, you may bring your hazardous items to other collection sites or to the Sanitation Garage on 150 W. Pine Street between 7am - 2pm or visit one of the other Town of Hempstead Collection events.

https://www.longbeachny.gov/stop

03/08/2026

03/06/2026

A member of the Utica Common Council has issued a formal apology for comments made about Utica firefighters during a budget meeting.

02/25/2026

Thank you!

Behind the plows, payloaders, shovels, salters and dump trucks -- these are some of the amazing people who help our City weather the storms and keep us moving.

On behalf of Council President Brendan Finn, VP Chris Fiumara, and Council Member Michael Reinhart-- Council Members George Ennis and Tracey Johnson went to our Public Works Headquarters to let our team know how much their hard work is appreciated.

To the best workforce there is-- thank you all from the City of Long Beach.

Snow removal operations from this historic storm continue.

02/13/2026

Proud sponsors! Go USA!

A Banner Day!

Long Beach comes together to honor our hometown Olympic Hero, Charlie McAvoy!

Council Members Michael Reinhart and George Ennis along with Legislator Patrick Mullaney joined G2H, Swingbellys, Cabana, JM Lynch, AOH, the PBA, City of Long Beach NY Career Firefighters Local 287, Long Beach Sandwich Co, Skudin Surf, Coastal Print Design, the City of Long Beach, and Kevin McAvoy to celebrate and cheer on Charlie.

A banner celebrating #25 was hoisted above Beech Street at NY Avenue.

Charlie, we are so proud of you. From the Long Beach Ice Arena all the way to the world stage – an NHL Star, an Olympian AND Alternate Captain for Team USA Hockey!

In their opening game of the Winter Olympics, Team USA beat Latvia 5-1.

The action continues when Charlie and Team USA take on Denmark on Saturday, February 14th at 3:10pm and Germany on Sunday, February 15th at 3:10pm.

Good luck Charlie and Team USA.

Bring home the gold… to Long Beach! We are with you every step of the way.

02/09/2026