| On September 16th, a group of Wading River Fire Department members joined Suffolk County Legislator Greg Doroski and all of the Suffolk County Legislators in honoring Wading River Fire Department First Lieutenant Matthew Jakubowsky as the District 1 Volunteer Firefighter of the Year during a special Suffolk County Legislature ceremony.
Lieutenant Jakubowsky joined the Wading River Fire Department in 2023 and quickly distinguished himself through his dedication to training, leadership, and service.
As an officer, he has played an important role in rebuilding Station 2 following its closure, helping to revitalize the station and strengthen the department’s service to the Wading River community
Lieutenant Jakubowsky, has pursued extensive training through the Suffolk County Fire Academy, FEMA and other organizations. He completed Fire Officer I and earned national certification as a hazardous materials technician through the Center for Domestic Preparedness, in addition to advanced coursework in firefighting, rescue operations and officer development.
Lieutenant Jakubowski's service was also recognized by the Wading River Fire Department when he received the Chief’s Award and earned 147 points as a High Points Award recipient for 2025.
The Chief's, Officer's and Members would like to Congratulate Lieutenant Jakubowsky on this award! |
