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Karen Bendel, a 22-year member of the Baldwin Fire Department, officially became its first female chief on Jan. 1.

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

By Brian Croce | 1/7/15

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

10/8/14

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

By Brian Croce | 10/1/14

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

8/21/14

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

8/20/14

Volunteers from fire departments throughout south Nassau marched in the second annual Battalion Volunteer Firefighters’ parade in Baldwin.

Baldwin hosts firefighters’ parade

Firefighters from Baldwin and neighboring communities hit were out in full force on Aug. 9, but they weren’t putting out any fires or helping a person in distress — they were marching in the 2nd annual Battalion Volunteer Firefighters’ parade. more

8/15/14

Baldwin firefighters broke the windowpane and door in front of the restaurant to battle the blaze.

China King catches fire

A fire broke out inside the kitchen of China King, a restaurant on Grand Avenue, last Thursday around 1 a.m., prompting members of the Baldwin Fire Department to the scene. more

By Brian Croce | 7/8/14

The fire most likely started from a surge protector strip that was plugged into another surge protector strip, according to Baldwin Fire Department Chief Craig Yanantuono.

Electrical fire generates large flames

Members of the Baldwin Fire Department battled their second house fire in four days on May 25 when an electrical fire sprung up on Ann Street. more

By Brian Croce | 6/3/14

the Baldwin Fire Department held its 119th annual Installation Dinner on April 5. The department’s past and current chiefs were recognized for their many years of service.

New chiefs take oath for Baldwin F.D.

It was a big night for the Baldwin Fire Department as four chiefs were sworn in during the department’s 119th annual installation on April 5 at the Coral House. more

4/16/14

Ex-chief Paul A. Yanantuono, right, swore in his son Craig as chief of the Baldwin Fire Department on April 5.

Third-generation chief sworn in

When Craig Yanantuono raised his right hand to be sworn in as chief of the Baldwin Fire Department on April 5, he repeated the words of a man he has been looking up to his whole life: his father, ex-chief and current Fire Commissioner Paul A. Yanantuono. more

By Brian Croce | 4/16/14

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