Claim of Lessard v. Mattituck Fire Department

—Casey, J.

Appeal from a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Board, filed July 2, 1992, which ruled that claimant sustained an injury in the course of his employment and awarded workers’ compensation benefits.

At issue on this appeal is whether claimant’s injury, which was sustained in an altercation with another firefighter after a parade, is compensable under the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Law. The Workers’ Compensation Board found that claimant’s injury was sustained in the line of firefighting duties. We reverse.

According to the Board’s factual findings, claimant and other members of…