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Junior firefighters Aidan Stutzmann and Patrick Schowerer assisted Marina Culligan, top right, in using the fire hose.
Children, community celebrate Heroes Day at Rockville Centre Public Library
Children had a meet and greet with village police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians on Aug. 16. more
Paul Casazza was the master of ceremonies.
Rockville Centre's American Legion honors first responders
Members of Rockville Centre’s American Legion Post 303 honored several local first responders during its 10th annual Law and Order Awards. The Oct. 19 ceremony honored Charles Gennario, former … more
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Fire Department members competed in the first heat of round one at Peter's Clam Bar clam eating contest. From left, Ken O'Connor with Lynbrook, Scott Ballard with Stewart Manor, Charles Hendry with Hempstead, Pete Adams with Island Park and Jeffrey Katz with Rockville Centre.
Fifth annual clam-eating contest benefits firefighters
Heavy clouds and the threat of rain didn’t keep more than 100 contestants and spectators from gathering at Peter’s Clam Bar in Island Park on Aug. 19 for the restaurant’s Clam Eating Contest, a … more
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Rockville Centre Fire Department Chief Brian Cook, left, his father, Tom, an honorary chief, and his son, Johnny, a probationary firefighter, attended the Memorial Day Parade on May 28.
Rockville Centre firefighting runs in the Cook family
Serving the village for 64 years, the family of Rockville Centre Fire Chief Brian Cook is now on its third generation of firefighting. Cook’s son, Johnny, 18, became a probationary firefighter … more
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Don Schluter joined Woodland Engine 4 in 1969 and was a Rockville Centre mail carrier for 37 years.
Don Schluter, longtime firefighter and mailman, dies at 66
Don Schluter, who served the Rockville Centre community as a longtime firefighter and mailman, passed away on Jan. 28 at age 66. Schluter, who had been battling cancer since May, joined Woodland … more
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Helping people cope during the holidays
For many people, the holiday season is a perfect time to spread cheer and happiness while spending time with their families. But for others, it is the most difficult part of the year, especially … more
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Law and Order Night at the post
Military veterans and first responders gathered at the American Legion Post 303 on Oct. 21 to celebrate the post’s annual Law and Order Night. The ceremony celebrated the contributions of … more
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Support the Firefighter Cancer Registry Act
A five-year study undertaken by the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health found that U.S. firefighters develop malignant mesothelioma, a cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, at twice the rate of the general population. The study also revealed . . . more
New bill would track cancer in firefighters
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced new legislation on Aug. 10 aimed at helping firefighters across New York state combat cancer, which frequently affects those in the emergency services sector. … more
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The Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association and lawmakers unveiled the new monument.
Junior firefighter monument erected in East Meadow
In honor of their 10th anniversary, the Nassau County Junior Firefighters Association unveiled a new monument dedicated to the region’s youngest volunteers in Eisenhower Park on May 15. A … more
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