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Members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department in Hewlett Bay during the recent water rescue drill.

Rockville Centre Fire Department participates in water rescue drill

On July 18, members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department participated in a water rescue drill, hosted by the East Rockaway Fire Department, in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington and Wantagh fire departments. more

7/28/10

Long Beach firefighters rescue woman and autistic son

A Long Beach woman was in critical but stable condition after she and her autistic son were rescued from an Olive Street fire early Monday morning by city firefighters. The fire began at … more

Anthony Rifilato | 7/26/10

The Oceanside Fire Department's water rescue team finishes up a drill.

Oceanside Fire Department participates in mock water rescue

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port … more

7/21/10

An aerial view of the teams’ efforts. The East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Rockville Centre and Wantagh fire departments.

East Rockaway Fire Department hosts rescue drill

On July 18, the East Rockaway Fire Department, under the director of Chief Joseph Mihalich, hosted a water rescue drill in conjunction with the Atlantic Beach, Hewlett, Merrick, Oceanside, Port Washington, Rockville Centre and Wantagh fire departments. more

Mary Malloy | 7/21/10

Police investigated a fatal two-car collision in East Meadow on Monday.

Lynbrook woman killed in car crash

Lynbrook resident Ann Lee, 85, died and two others were hospitalized after a two-car collision Monday afternoon on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow. more

Mary Malloy | 7/21/10

Lou Carnesecca, former St. John's basketball coach, attended the Baldwin funeral of Bob Sheppard at St. Christopher's Roman Catholic Church on Thursday.

'The Voice' is laid to rest

Bob Sheppard, known as "The Voice of the Yankees," and also dubbed "The Voice of God" by former Yankee great Reggie Jackson, was laid to rest on July 15 at St. Christopher's Church on Merrick Road in … more

Mary Malloy | 7/15/10

The Rockville Centre Woodlanders competed in the efficiency event at the Nassau County Motorized Drill Tournament at the Four Towns Fire training center in Merrick last Saturday.

Rockville Centre Woodlanders take part in fire drill tournament

7/14/10

Valley Stream firefighters place second [Photo gallery]

The Valley Stream Fire Department placed second in the best appearance category in the Nassau County Fire Chief’s Association Parade in Merrick last Saturday evening. more

7/14/10

A group of Assemblymen, David McDonough, Cliff Crouch, Tom McKevitt and Michael Montesano, met with firefighters and emergency response officials to discuss ways to improve fire services and recruitment during a forum on Monday at the East Meadow Fire Department.

Forum aims to improve LI fire services, recruitment

The East Meadow Fire Department played host to a roundtable discussion on Monday that focused on how to improve volunteer emergency services on Long Island and across the state. … more

Mike Caputo | 7/14/10

Members of the Bellmore Fire Department's drill team sped through a hose race on Friday night.

Empire Hose Company hosts fire drill, parade

Empire Hose Company No. 3 Inc. of the Merrick Fire Department hosted the 2010 Nassau County Firemen’s Parade and Drill this weekend –– and what a show it was! more

Scott Brinton | 7/10/10