Montauk Fire Department Hosts 'Fire & EMS Hero Comedy Night'

EAST HAMPTON, NY — The Montauk firehouse was once again transformed into a New York City style comedy club by LaughNYC Saturday night, as the annual "Fire & EMS Hero Comedy Night" unfolded.

The evening of stand up comedy, food, and beverages provided a well-deserved, laugh-filled break from the firefighters' normally serious and stressful work of protecting the community.

The event was a cooperative effort of the Amagansett Fire Department, including Chief Allen Bennett, and the Montauk Fire Department, including Chief Vincent Franzone.

Performing were Paul Corrigan, Gary Keshner, former New York City firefighter turned comedian John Larocchia, and headliner Jerrold Benford, soon to appear on Comedy Central.

Photos by Richard Lewin Professional Photography, soniboy@aol.com.

Reporting by Richard Lewin.