Point Lookout Lido FD

05/26/2026

Despite the weather, we hosted our annual ceremony. It is important to remember the of so many. We enjoy our freedoms because of them.

We gathered as a Fire Department, as a community...as to show our respect

The monuments at the firehouse stand as a daily reminder that men and women have given their lives protecting and serving others

05/19/2026

Please join us in celebrating

Did you know operates 2 A.L.S. Ambulances?

and

EMS Week | May 17-23 2026 | Improving Outcomes, Together https://share.google/RGqP7wvRDc7LyXzKl

National EMS Week https://share.google/z818bqcgmCdMcZUPI

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

On Friday May 1, 2026 we held our Annual Installation and Inspection Dinner at the Bayview on the Water.

The dinner is a way for us to say thankyou to our membership, their families and all those who help us throughout the year. In addition awards are given for exceptional service and our officers are ceremonially sworn in. We were joined by elected officials from the Town of Hempstead including Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti, Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray and Councilman Chris Schneider. Also joining us was Office of the Fire Marshal - County of Nassau Chief Fire Marshal Mike Uttaro, Chairman of the 2nd Battalion Fire District Ex-Chief Joe Stallone and Chiefs from our neighboring Fire Departments and mutual aid partners.

Our invocation was led by Fr. Anthony and audio/video for the evening was provided by Ben Minelli and Signature Sounds.

Outgoing Chief of Department, Chris Guerin, addressed the crowd and thanked everyone during his 5 years in office. Awards were presented including most alarms and drills by company and overall in the department. In addition the awards for our annual Inspection were presented.

For 2025 -

E.M.S. awards were presented for several medical calls that occurred during the year where extraordinary efforts were taken to treat a patient

Most Alarms by Company
Action Engine Co. #1 - Joe Staudt
Renegade H&L Co. #2 - Jerry Fitzsimons
Lido Engine Co. 1 - Alex Cecil
First Aid & Rescue Co. - Katherine Reinhard
Fire Police Co. - Tara Collins

Most Drills by Company
Action Engine Co. #1 - Joe Staudt
Renegade H&L Co. #2 - Jerry Fitzsimons
Lido Engine Co. 1 - Warren Jaffe
First Aid & Rescue Co. - Katherine Reinhard
Fire Police Co. - Tara Collins

Archie McCauley Award for Most Alarms Overall was presented to FF Joe Staudt

Lester Kappel Award for Excellence in Training was presented to FF Joe Staudt along with members of the Kappel Family

Firefighter of the Year - FF Joe Staudt

Ludwig Meyer Sr Apparatus Pride Awards presented along with Members of the Meyer Family
Big Rig - Action Engine for Engine 253
Small Rig - First Aid & Rescue for Ambulance 252

Inspection Personnel Award presented to Action Engine Company #1

Dr Carl Wertheimer Award for Community Service was presented along with members of the Werthheimer/Marcote Family to Ex-Chief James Guerin

Life Membership was awarded to E.M.T. Peggy Pogue Steiner

Our new Company Officers for 2026/2027 were sworn in by Commissioner Chas Thompson

Our new Assistant Chiefs for 2026/2027
First Assistant Chief Brian Manning
Second Assistant Chief Michael Geller
Third Assistant E.M.S. Chief David Neubert M.D.
were sworn in by Commissioner Peggy Pogue Steiner

Our new Chief of Department Peter Meyer Jr was sworn in by his father Ex-Captain/Life Member Peter "Shorty" Meyer Sr

A great night was had by all! We thank everyone for their continued support and please

Media Credits: P.L.L.F.D., Billbennettphoto and K2M Fire Photography

05/12/2026

Just before 8am this morning, members of your neighbors were alerted for a 2 car auto accident on just West of the .

Our crews responded in under 5 minutes and were able to secure the scene along with Nassau County Police Department and . Two patients were evaluated by and .

Interested in joining our team? Reach out to us here or at 516 432 6645 or at pllfd.org

05/04/2026

Today is

About IFFD - International Firefighters Day - 4th May https://share.google/aa0dOTaIkEGlAfgcO

We thank all past, present and future for all they do!

Interested in joining? Reach out to us here or at 516 432 6645 or at pllfd.org

04/24/2026

Earlier today, members of your neighbors aboard Renegade Hook and Ladder Company #2, 254 provided standby coverage along with Brookside Engine Company 2 for the City of Long Beach New York Fire Department while they attended funeral services for Ex-Captain Wagner

04/21/2026

Recently we held our annual Department elections and last night the previous terms ended and the new terms begin.

Representatives of the Board of Fire Commissioners were present and Chairwoman Steiner conducted the swear ins.

We thank Ex-Chief Chris Guerin for his 5 Years in the Chiefs Office. And wish him well as he and his wife Megan just welcomed a new baby girl into the world this year.

Taking the helm for this upcoming year will be another 3rd Generation member.

We congratulate Peter Meyer Jr on becoming our new Chief of Department.

Peter comes from a long line of firematic family. His Grandfather served as Chief and his Father and Uncle served as Captains. His wife and brother also served with him in the fire service along with much of his extended family and in-laws continuing the rich history of our communities and the fire service.

Assisting Chief Meyer will be New First Assistant Chief Brian Manning and Newly Elected Second Assistant Chief Michael Geller.

Assistant Chief Manning is a second generation member. Brians father served as a Captain in the department.

Assistant Chief Geller has been a member of the fire service for many years. His son and brother also currently serve in the department.

Completing our Chiefs line is our E.M.S. Chief David Neubert, M.D. who has been reappointed and continues to serve in a variety of medical roles.

All of our company officers were sworn in also including our Captains and Lieutenants.

We thank all those who have served and welcome in and thank all those who have stepped up to serve.

Interested in joining our team? Reach out to us here or at 516 432 6645 or at pllfd.org

04/21/2026

Last night, at approximately 9pm, members of your neighbors were requested to assist the Baldwin Fire Department while they operated at the scene of a house fire along with other partners.

Our crew, along with our E.M.S. Chief Dr. Neubert, responded aboard .

Interested in joining our team? Reach out to us here or at 516 432 6645 or at pllfd.org

04/20/2026

On Sunday April 12 we conducted our annual Inspection. Thank you to the Chiefs from Baldwin Fire Department, Oceanside NY Fire Department and Wantagh-Levittown Volunteer Ambulance Corps who came down to inspect the apparatus and equipment of our companies.