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Former Captain Of Island Park Fire Department Dies At Age 38 While Attending Fundraiser Former Captain Of Island Park Fire Department Dies At Age 38 While Attending Fundraiser
Former Captain Of Island Park Fire Department Dies At Age 38 While Attending Fundraiser A weekend fundraiser turned tragic when a Long Island firefighter who was a mentor to young recruits died from a heart attack at the age of 38. Former Capt. Michael Fischer, a 10-year veteran of the Island Park Fire Department, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at a restaurant in the village after a doctor and first responders worked to revive him for more than 40 minutes, said Former Island Park Fire Department Chief Anthony D'Esposito. D'Esposito said the day had started out like any Sunday, with a cup of coffee and then training and working with young recruits for the department. After trainin…