The Fight Continues For Chief Mike

Mike is still fighting pancreatic cancer. Mike is by far not a wealthy man, but a man with the biggest heart you can imagine...this truly is a MAYDAY call and I would not send this out if your help wasn't needed!!

Members and friends of the Ocean Bay Park Fire Department our beloved Chief Michael Horton has recently been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Chief Mike joined the Ocean Bay Park Fire Department in 1975 at the age of 17. He has served as an officer since 1979 and has served as our Chief for 25 years (This could be a record for Suffolk County Volunteer FD). During his years of service he has responded to fire and mutual aid calls in every community on Fire Island. Mike has bulldozed dunes to protect our communities from storms. During snowstorms he plowed many times to provide access for fire protection and the safety of residents.

During Hurricane Sandy, Chief Mike stayed on the island, with a small crew of firefighters, providing fire protection for our community as well as mutual aid for fires in neighboring communities. The Chief and his crew cleared the streets and secured electrical connections. While living in the Fire House for 30 days they provided immediate access for fire protection and preparation for the safe return of homeowners, and the restoration of electric power.

Now the Chief needs our help. He needs all the prayers and financial support we can give him. That is why we are sponsoring a gofundme page in his name. We ask that you give what you can.

Sincerely the men and women of the Ocean Bay Park Fire Department and the Ocean Bay Park Fire Department Auxiliary and his many, many friends!