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The new truck is the fourth in Hook and Ladder Company Two’s 64-year history and the first since 1990. It arrived on Feb. 8 at the firehouse on Grand Avenue and Rose Boulevard.
New rig for Ladder Company Two
It’s been 25 years since Baldwin Fire Department Hook and Ladder Company Two had a new fire truck to race across town, battle blazes and keep residents safe. But in a few weeks, the company’s new truck will be ready to hit the streets of Baldwin. more
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Best practices when the snow flies
As a result of our recent hit-and-miss dealings with Mother Nature, we need to accept the fact that we can never take her for granted. more
Craig Yanantuono completed his term as Baldwin Fire Department chief on Dec. 31.
A look back for recent BFD chief
Craig Yanantuono, a Baldwin native and 14-year Baldwin Fire Department member, completed his one-year term as department chief on Dec. 31. The BFD responded to more than 2,000 calls in 2014, so the … more
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Karen Bendel, a 22-year member of the Baldwin Fire Department, officially became its first female chief on Jan. 1.
History made in fire department
Volunteers at the Baldwin Fire Department have been keeping community members safe since 1895. Over the years, equipment and techniques have changed, but one thing has remained constant: the department’s leader has always been a man. That is, until now. more
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Be safe during the holidays
The holidays are the favorite time of year for many people, and it’s easy to understand why: families celebrate, gathering from far and wide. Happiness is the hope and everyone’s wish. So let’s keep it that way. more
More on keeping garages separate
Q. In your last column, you concluded with “openings between your garage and living space can kill you,” but you should have mentioned the problem of fire . . . more
Firefighter Paul Ennis demonstrated how to put out a stove fire during the Baldwin Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Open House last Sunday.
Not your average open house
Local residents got an in-depth look at what their local firefighters do in the event of an emergency and picked up some tips along the way in case they’re ever in a stressful situation. The … more
The Baldwin Fire Department has new rescue boat to use in the event of flooding. From left were, Commissioner Frank Esposito, Commissioner Robert Quackenbush, Commissioner Douglas Wiedmann, Leg. Laura Curran, Commissioner Michael McDermott and Commissioner Paul Yanantuono.
New rescue boat for fire dept.
The Baldwin Fire Department now has a newer and more efficient way of rescuing people in floods. A new rescue boat was purchased for the department after BFD officials reached out to Leg. Laura Curran’s office asking to apply for a county grant. more
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Former chief from Baldwin Chris Neville ate 91 clams total to secure third place overall.
Firefighters clam up
Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park hosted a clam-eating contest last Sunday to benefit Long Island firehouses that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. more
Jim Sarro, representing the Island Park Fire Department, dug into a pile of eight dozen clams last Sunday at the Peter’s Clam Bar Clam Eating Contest.
That’s a lot of clams
Peter’s Clam Bar hosted a clam-eating contest on Sunday to benefit Long Island firehouses that were damaged by Superstorm Sandy. A total of 14 contestants from Island Park Fire Department, Oceanside Fire Department, Point Lookout-Lido Fire Department, Long Beach Fire Department, North Merrick Fire Department, and Baldwin Fire Department competed in the first part of the contest . A total of almost 2,000 clams were eaten by all. more
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