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 …
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3/29/24
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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.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/28/22
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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.
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By Jeff Bessen
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10/14/22
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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.
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By Daniel Robertson
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7/29/21
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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.
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By Matthew Ferremi
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1/20/21
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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.
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By Jeff Bessen
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9/2/20
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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 …
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By Matthew Ferremi
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6/23/20
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Legislation introduced by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, that protects the benefits of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical personnel was passed by the …
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By Matthew Ferremi
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5/28/20
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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.
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By Jeff Bessen
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5/17/20
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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.
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By Jeff Bessen
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4/27/20
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