Sitting with me in the firehouse is Dominic Russo. Dominic Russo's lifelong passion for firefighting began at just 3 years old, when he started accompanying his uncle to the fire station. From watching the "road runners" race at drills to helping with truck maintenance, Dominic was hooked. This early exposure led him to join his local junior fire department at age 14, where he honed his skills and rose through the ranks.

Now a seasoned veteran, Dominic has served as a firefighter, EMT, and hazmat technician for over 20 years. He's held numerous leadership positions, including Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain, and is currently the Chief of Department. Dominic is also an active member of the Brookhaven Town Drill Team Captains Association, where he puts his expertise to use training the next generation of firefighters. When he's not responding to emergencies, Dominic works as a Construction Equipment Operator for the Town of Islip and as a Fire and EMS Dispatcher. With his unwavering dedication and impressive accomplishments, Dominic embodies the spirit of the firefighting community.