Ex Capt. James Carlson Honored by Town

Ex Captain James Carlson of Seaman Engine 2 was honored by the Town of Brookhaven Supervisor and Building Department for his actions last month assisting a shooting victim. The victim was shot in Ridge during a dispute and his femoral artery was struck. Jimmy helped control the bleeding until EMS units arrived and stabilized the man who was taken to Stonybrook University where he made a full recovery.