If you've ever lost something on the beach, don't lose hope - because at the Davis Park Post Office, lost treasures have a way of finding their way back.

Linda Anderson Firpo, the heart and soul behind the quaint Davis Park Post Office, has been running the operation for over two decades. Known for her dedication, warmth and sense of humor, Firpo offers more than just stamps and shipping. She also provides notary services, beach advice and runs a bustling lost and found.

“I have chargers, cellphones, watches!” Firpo said, gesturing to the eclectic mix of items turned in by beachgoers.

Among the many things left behind, one stood out: a gold fire medallion, marked with the number 528. Found in the sand two years ago, the small but meaningful item hung in the post office waiting for someone to claim it.

“That badge got turned into me, and every time I saw somebody here with a fire shirt, I said, ‘Do you know this badge number?’” Firpo recalled.

Then, just last week, while selling raffle tickets for the fire department, Firpo asked a customer if she knew anyone associated with 528. The man standing behind her overheard and was stunned.

“I started crying,” said Anthony Dejosia, of Connecticut. Dejosia, a North Patchogue volunteer firefighter, lost the charm in 2023. He had worn it through countless fires and even at ground zero. He never thought he’d see it again.

“He was so overwhelmed he couldn’t believe it,” Firpo said. “I told him I’d been trying for two years to get this back to the owner.”

Now, the sentimental symbol is back where it belongs.

For Firpo, it’s all in a day’s work. Whether it’s reuniting people with meaningful objects, sharing a good book, or hosting an aerial silk performance, the Davis Park Post Office is more than just a place to send mail it's a community hub.

“Whatever you need, we try to figure it out—even free advice,” she laughed. “It may not be the best, but it is free!”