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A longtime resident of Mastic, Ed Brooks entered the fire service in 1967 as a member of the Mastic Fire Department. Throughout his years of service he has proven himself to be a dedicated Firefighter who goes above and beyond the call of duty.
“It was my honor to participate in the ceremony which awarded Ed Brooks the Charles Freeman Jr. Award,” said Legislator Mazzarella. “I’ve known Ed personally for many years. His involvement in our community especially through the fire services has had a significant impact for all those who live within the Mastic Fire District.”
The Charles Freeman Jr. Award is an honor in recognition of the Past President and longtime Treasurer of the Brookhaven Fire Districts Officers Association. This award recognizes an individual within the 36 Brookhaven Fire Districts who consistently steps forward whenever a task needs to be accomplished in support of the Brookhaven Fire Districts Officers Association.
Ed Brooks has climbed the ranks of the Brookhaven Town Fire Districts Association over the years and ultimately served as its President. Ed currently serves as their Chaplain, as well as the Chaplain of the Suffolk County Fire Districts Association and the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York. He has also served as a representative of the Long Island Ledge where he fought tirelessly as an advocate of the fire services.
“Ed is a great example of everything that encompasses the true selfless nature of volunteerism through his work within his community and throughout the entire State of New York,” stated Legislator Mazzarella. “He has demonstrated outstanding leadership and is a positive role model to all those in the fire services. We congratulate Ed on achieving the honor of receiving the Charles Freeman Jr. Award.”