Gene Vandermosten, known around Island Park for his unwavering service to the community — including his longtime commitment to Boy Scouts and various fire departments in the area — died on April 3 at St. John’s Episcopal Hospital in Queens from a heart condition. He was 80. more

High winds fanned flames that fully engulfed a century-old carriage house at the rear of a private home in Baldwin on Jan. 18, a fire department spokesman said. Baldwin firefighters had to battle … more

Michael Jazylo took the reins of the Baldwin Fire Department on New Year’s Day. He was officially sworn in by Commissioner Robert Quackenbush at the annual department meeting in December. Jazylo, a … more

A Baldwin firefighter was one of 31 individuals honored last month by the Town of Hempstead for outstanding service. Fred Kopf, of Ladder Co. No. 2, rescued a man from a burning building July 4. … more

Adrian Allain did a lot of living during his time on earth. The father of four, a native of London, spent six years in the British Army, moved to New York after marrying Deidre Stammers in 1993, founded a nonprofit organization to celebrate British culture, joined the Baldwin Fire Department and played keyboards in a band. But on March 31, Allain took his own life. He was 49. more

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

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

The Baldwin Fire Department’s first aid company celebrated its 75th anniversary recently. more

In late Oct. of last year the Herald ran a story tracking the weight loss program of a group of Baldwin Firemen. (“Pulling their fat out of the fire,” Oct. 25 to Nov. 2.) The boys signed on with Kristie Lengel, owner of Baldwin’s L.E.A.R.N. Fitness, to lift heavy things, run great distances, and figure out what kinds of changes they could make in their eating and drinking habits. The program has been a success. “The boys lost a total of 109.4 pounds and 45.5 inches,” Lengel said. “They all have continued their memberships at L.E.A.R.N. and continue to lose weight and improve their health.” more

In a gesture of thanks to a firefighter of more than 60 years’ service, Baldwin’s Hose Company 3 dedicated the firehouse on Baldwin Avenue to Dominick Famularo on Sunday. more