Michael P Esposito joined the Baldwin Fire Department through Truck Company One on December 13, 1989, and transferred to Hose Company One on August 11, 1999.

Before serving with Hose One, he served Truck Company One as a faithful, dedicated and respected member in the following capacities:

Second Lieutenant, Truck One - 1994
First Lieutenant, Truck One - 1995
Captain, Truck One - 1996

Ex-Captain Michael P Esposito died in the line of duty, while operating at alarm number 11-0691 on May 18, 2011 - having served exactly 21 years, 5 months and 5 days.

He was posthumously awarded the Baldwin Fire Department's highest recognition, the LEGION OF VALOR on May 22, 2011 for services rendered, above and beyond the call of duty.