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Last Saturday, Clark Street in East Rockaway was renamed Captain Robert Pryer Place at a ceremony honoring Pryer, an East Rockaway firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1970.

East Rockaway Street named for firefighter who died in the line of duty

Many East Rockaway firefighters say they experience a wave of emotions when reflecting on Oct. 11, 1970. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 10/15/20

Lynbrook police officers and firefighters responded to the scene of a four-car crash after one of the vehicles smashed through House of Beauty on Merrick Road on Oct. 1.

Car crashes through Lynbrook storefront

A four-car accident on Merrick Road near Taft Avenue in Lynbrook caused one of the vehicles to jump the curb and crash into the window of a storefront, trapping the driver inside the car. Although the store was still open for business, no employees were hurt inside. more

By Steve Grogan | 10/7/20

The Lynbrook Fire Department responded to a call for a shed fire on Evergreen Avenue on Aug. 14.

Lynbrook Fire Department extinguishes shed blaze

The Lynbrook Fire Department responded to a shed fire on Evergreen Avenue at about 1 a.m. on Aug. 14 and raced to extinguish the blaze. more

By Steve Grogan | 8/21/20

Lynbrook firefighters moved hose lines into a home on Lakeview Avenue to fight a fire in the basement on July 18.

Lynbrook Fire Department battles basement fire

The Lynbrook Fire Department battled a number of fires at a home on Lakeview Avenue on July 18. more

By Steve Grogan | 7/30/20

At a news conference on June 17 at the Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing facility, Patricia Lewis thanked the Lakeview Fire Department for putting out her house fire.

Double amputee escapes fire after training at Lynbrook rehab facility helps save her

Double amputee Patricia Lewis acted quickly when a fire started in her basement on April 10. She put on her artificial legs and got out of her Rockville Centre home before the Lakeview Fire Department arrived to put out the fire. more

By Nakeem Grant and Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

New East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Ronald Roeill said he is looking to move the department forward by creating ideas, improving upon its technology and recruiting new, younger members.

New East Rockaway Fire Department chief has many goals for department

New East Rockaway Fire Department Chief Ronald Roeill said that his job as a firefighter can be unpredictable. “No two building fires are alike,” he said. “I’m only human, … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 5/19/20

Former East Rockaway Fire Department Chief James F. McCartney, 73

Former East Rockaway Fire Chief James F. McCartney died peacefully on May 8 at home surrounded by family. He was 73. more

5/19/20

Brooks becomes Lynbrook's 100th fire chief

Michael Brooks became the 100th chief of the Lynbrook Fire Department on April 21, taking the reigns from outgoing Chief Nick Pearsall. more

5/6/20

Members of the East Rockaway Fire Department’s Rescue Squad must now wear personal protective equipment while responding to calls.

East Rockaway F.D. volunteers change up safety protocols amid pandemic

Emergency medical technicians in the East Rockaway Fire Department have had to switch up their safety protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic while also dealing with the emotional toll it has taken on them and their families. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 5/6/20

Outgoing Lynbrook Fire Department Chief Nick Pearsall was honored with a parade from a social distance on April 22.

Lynbrook Fire Department salutes outgoing chief

Members of the Lynbrook Fire Department came out in droves on April 22 to honor outgoing Chief Nick Pearsall — from a social distance. more

4/28/20

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