Crime & Safety

Plainview F.D. Installs New Chief

Ross Dubner is sworn in as Plainview's 48th Chief of Department.

The Plainview Fire Department has installed its 48th Chief of Department, Ross Dubner. 

The veteran firefighter joined the Plainview Fire Department in June of 1991 as a junior firefighter. He officially entered the ranks in 1995.

He rose through the ranks as a lieutenant and then captain of Engine Company
4, assigned to Station 3 on Round Swamp Road.

Dubner brings an extensive background in fire department operations, strategy
and tactics and has been a New York State Licensed (CFR-D) Certified First
Responder - Defibrillation for many years.

The new chief grew up in Plainview, graduating from Plainview JFK High School. He resides in Old Bethpage with his wife Jessica and two boys.


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