HOLBROOK, N.Y. — Stony Brook men's lacrosse goalie Michael Bollinger's role as a first responder was praiseworthy under normal circumstances.

Now, Bollinger's volunteerism with the Holbrook Fire Department, where he serves as a firefighter and ambulance driver, may take on even more importance as coronavirus spreads throughout the region and United States.

"I've been doing my regular response and trying to get down there as much as I can," Bollinger said. "They don't want us hanging out at the fire department — only responding for calls. There are a lot of extra precautions all departments are taking. The chief's office is sending out more about it."

Bollinger had his senior season cut short when the NCAA halted sports throughout the country two weeks ago.

A four-year starter, he was 5-2 with a career-high .522 save percentage this season. That included recording a career-high 22 saves in an 11-10 overtime win against Brown. Bollinger was named to the USILA Team of the Week three days after that accomplishment.

The Seawolves were off to a 5-2 start to the season and were receiving votes in the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association poll.

Bollinger began his association with the fire department in his native Holbrook at age 10 as a junior firefighter. His volunteer work continued when he started answering emergency calls while a senior at Sachem East High School. He was cleared to begin driving a fire truck and ambulance upon turning 21 last April.

He is on track to graduate in May with a bachelor's degree in business and marketing specialization. He immediately planned to seek a full-time job as a first responder, although now he — along with other spring sport student-athletes across the NCAA — will get a year of eligibility back if they choose to use it.

Bollinger is weighing his options.