Claim of Higgins v. Ronkonkoma Fire District

— Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed May 9, 1980. At the direction of the fire chief, claimant, a volunteer fireman,, appeared in uniform and participated in a drill, parade and open house honoring the fire district’s 75th anniversary. These activities were attended by members of other fire departments, State and local officials and the general public. The open house took place at the district’s new firehouse, where claimant was directed to act as host and escort, which included bar-tending duties. While performing these duties, claimant slipped on a wet floor…