Ex-Chief Jeffrey E. Baker

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.