Matthew Phillips- Second Assistant Chief
Chief Phillips began his tenure with Bay Shore - Brightwaters Rescue Ambulance in July 1981 at the young age of 17. Prior to returning to the Chief's ranks, he held the positions of Captain, Third Assistant Chief, Second Assistant Chief, First Assistant Chief and Chief of the Department.
Chief Phillips became an Emergency Medical Technician in 1983 while attending Stony Brook University.
Chief Phillips holds a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts and is matriculating towards a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice.
Currently, Chief Phillips is employed by the New York City Correction Department and holds the rank of Captain. He works at the Correction Academy where he is a Training Supervisor , training primarily in topics that are in the Health and Safety and Fire Response/Inspection curriculum.