Chief Officers

Jeffrey Baker – Chief of Department
Chief Jeff Baker joined the department on December 9, 1992 and was assigned to Hose Company No. 1. Since October of 1994, Jeff has held numerous positions within Hose Company including Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Engineer, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain. He held the position of company Captain twice from 1998-2000 and 2001-2003. In April of 2003, Jeff was elected to the position of 3rd Assistant Chief. Subsequently he proceeded up the ranks to the positions of 2nd Assistant Chief and 1st Assistant Chief. In April of 2009, Jeff became the 52nd Chief of the Locust Valley Fire Department and also the 1st second generation Chief, following in the footsteps of his father, Ex-Chief James "Ace" Baker, Sr. who served as Chief of Department from 1967-1969. Chief Baker also holds numerous firematic and rescue training certifications.

Dominick Scaperotta – 1st Assistant Chief
Assistant Chief Dominick Scaperotta joined the department on February 8, 1988 and was assigned to Hose Company No. 1. As a member of the Hose Company, Assistant Chief Scaperotta held the positions of Treasurer, 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant, and Captain. In May of 1995, he transferred to Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 where he served as 1st Lieutenant from 2001 – 2002 and Assistant Engineer from 2004 – 2005. In April of 2005, Dom was elected to the position of 3rd Assistant Chief. He has moved through the ranks to 2nd Assistant Chief and currently serves as the Department’s 1st Assistant Chief. Dom also has served as Treasurer of the Department from 1993 – 1994 and is a certified New York State Emergency Medical Technician. Dom was named 2004 – 2005 Fireman of the Year.

Brian Nolan – 2nd Assistant Chief
Assistant Chief Brian Nolan joined our department on November 6, 1996 and was assigned to Engine Company 2. As a young member, Brian immediately became certified as a NYS Emergency Medical Technician Basic before going on to become an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. In April 2001, he was elected as 2nd Lieutenant of Engine 2. From April 2002- April 2004 he held the position of 1st Lieutenant. From April 2004- April 2007 Brian was elected to the position of Captain of Engine 2. Brian also held the position of Department Secretary from April 2002- April 2007. In 2000, he was selected to be a dual member of the Emergency Medical Rescue Company. Brian is the recipient of the 2000-2001 Jack Turner Fireman of the Year Award. In April 2007, he was elected and sworn in as the departments Third Assistant Chief. He currently serves as 2nd Assistant Chief.

Peter Greefield – 3rd Assistant Chief
Assistant Chief Peter Greenfield joined the Locust Valley Fire Department on February 12, 1992 and was assigned to Hook & Ladder Co. 1. Soon after, he became certified as a NYS Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. In April 2000, he was elected to the 2nd Lieutenant position of Hook & Ladder Co. 1, a position he held until April of 2002. In April 2002 Peter was elected Captain of Hook & Ladder Co. 1, a position which he held until April of 2004. Peter then went on to be elected and serve as Department Secretary from April 2007- April 2009. In April 2009, he was elected and sworn in as the departments Third Assistant Chief.