Lou Mancini Celebrates 40 Years of Service as a Volunteer Firefighter in Scarsdale

Scarsdale Volunteer Firefighter Captain Lou Mancini (SHS ’83) is marking more than 41 years of service as a volunteer firefighter in Scarsdale this year. He has served the community continuously since 1985 — nearly 42 years of dedicated volunteer service.

A lifelong Scarsdale resident, Lou is one of those steady community figures whose quiet commitment has meant a great deal to the village over the decades. His service stands as a testament to the importance of sustaining a strong volunteer fire department in Scarsdale, especially at a time when departments across the country face increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining volunteers.|

Reflecting on this milestone, Mancini said, “If you told me when I first volunteered that I’d still be doing this 40-plus years later, I wouldn’t have believed you. At this point, it’s become part of who I am. You’re serving the town alongside people who become close friends — and in my case, I’m doing it for the town I’ve lived in my whole life. It doesn’t just connect you to your fellow firefighters; it connects you to the community. I’ve met so many people in Scarsdale that I never would have known otherwise. It’s become so much more than volunteering — it’s truly been a 40-plus-year privilege.”

Lou lives in the Edgewood section with his wife, Liz Doyle Daly (SHS ’85). Their grown children Jack/Emily, Taylor, Matt, Samantha and Dean reside in the tri-state area.