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They’re good people. They’re strong. And they’re heroes. That’s how people in New York describe volunteer firefighters, according to a survey conducted by the … more

3/29/24

Lawrence pre-K students Hunter and Deepika reenacted what they learned from the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Firefighters.

Lawrence pre-K kids ‘stop, drop and roll’

Pre-kindergarten students in the Lawrence School District received an up close and personal look from volunteer firefighters of the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department to mark Fire Prevention Week now in its 100th year. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/28/22

The CVS checkout area after a car crashed into the pharmacy in Inwood on Oct. 12.

Car crashes into Inwood CVS

There was damage to the building bout no uniuries were reported after a car crashed into the CVS at the intersection of Burnside and Wahl avenues in Inwood at 7:18 p.m. on Oct. 12. more

By Jeff Bessen | 10/14/22

Jared Glassman, the captain of the Hewlett Junior Fire Department, is now also the president of the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association.

Hewlett resident elected president of the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association

A dedicated community volunteer who is a leader in the Hewlett Junior Fire Department was elected president of the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association, as Hewlett resident Jared Glassman moved into the position earlier than expected because the previous president vacated the post. more

By Daniel Robertson | 7/29/21

Hewlett firefighters saluted the casket of former department Chief William Lahey at his funeral service on Jan. 11.

Former Hewlett Fire Department Chief William Lahey, 87, dies

Longtime Five Towns resident William Edward Lahey, the patriarch of the Lahey family, several of whom have served as firefighters in the Hewlett Fire Department over three generations, died on Jan. 9 at his home in Woodmere after what was described as a prolonged illness. He was 87. more

By Matthew Ferremi | 1/20/21

The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department will purchase a new ambulance using money awarded through a federal grant program.

Federal money buys new ambulance for Lawrence-Cedarhurst F.D.

The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department was one of four Nassau County fire departments that will receive money through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Staffing for Adequate Fire & Emergency Response Grant and Assistance to Firefighters Grant programs. more

By Jeff Bessen | 9/2/20

Volunteer fire departments across New York state, including the Woodmere department will benefit from the newly signed legislation that will protect the Length Of Service Award Program.

Bill aiding volunteer firefighters signed into law by Cuomo

A legislation introduced by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky that protects the benefits of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel was signed into law by Gov. Cuomo. The bill was passed by … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 6/23/20

Volunteer fire departments across New York state, including the Lawrence-Cedarhurst department will benefit from the newly passed legislation that will protect the Length Of Service Award Program.

Bill aiding volunteer firefighters passed by state assembly and senate

Legislation introduced by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, that protects the benefits of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel was passed by the … more

By Matthew Ferremi | 5/28/20

The Inwood, Lawrence-Cedarhurst and Woodmere fire departmenots extinguished a garage fire on Davis Avenue in Inwod on May 16.

Five Towns firefighters extinguish garage blaze

Firefighters from the Inwood, Lawrence-Cedarhurst and Woodmere fire departments joined forces to extinguish a garage fire at 54 Davis Avenue in Inwood at 6:50 p.m. on May 16. more

By Jeff Bessen | 5/17/20

Woodmere Fire Department First Assistant Chief Michael Weiss with the protectve masks donated by South Shore residents.

Woodmere firefighters receive protective masks

Through donations from several South Shore residents, including Brian Rathjen of Rockville Centre, the Woodmere Fire Department received several protective masks that were delivered by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat who represents the Five Towns. more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/27/20

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