Island Park Ex Captain Michael Fischer dead at 38

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Island Park Fire Department Ex-Captain  Michael Fischer was helping support his fellow firefighters  raise money for Oceanside  Fire Commisioner Michael Graham's cancer-stricken son Cooper at the annual Peter's Clam Eating Contest Sunday when disaster struck.

Fire officials say the 38-year-old, known affectionately as "Fish,"  went into cardiac arrest after returning from the restroom at the restaurant and died of a heart attack.

Fire department and police medics worked for about 25 minutes to revive Fischer but were unable to regain a pulse.

"We thank the entire Nassau County Fire Service for the outpouring of support," the fire  department said in a news release. "This is a dark day in our storied history."

They added that arrangements would be announced shortly.

This story will be expanded in the Aug. 18 edition.