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Lynbrook Fire Department's Emergency Medical Company recently marked 30 years in operation with a celebration.

Lynbrook Fire Department's Emergency Medical Company celebrates 30 years

Members of the Lynbrook Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Company, also known as MEDCO, celebrated its 30th anniversary with a block party at the firehouse on Vincent Avenue on April 1. more

By Steve Grogan | 4/21/22

The swearing-in ceremony was held on April 7. From L. former Chief Eugene O’Brien II, First Assistant Chief Anthony Capone, Chief Patrick Scanlon, and Second Assistant Chief Michael Colucci posed with Mayor Edwin Fare and Trustee Sean Wright.

V.S. Fire Department welcomes new chiefs

The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department held a private swearing-in ceremony last Thursday evening to welcome a new chief and his assistants. Mayor Edwin Fare swore in Patrick Scanlon, of Engine … more

By Juan Lasso | 4/14/22

This year’s resumption of the parade is being dedicated to Andrew Healey, parade president emeritus from 2020-2022.

VSFD march in local St. Patrick’s Parade

For the first time in three years, “the Parade that Shares and Cares” returned to the streets of Rockville Centre last Saturday. The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department took part … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/24/22

Mia Andruzzi, 3rd grader from Wantagh, enjoyed seeing the floats at the Wantagh St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Sláinte! St. Patrick’s Day parade returns

A sea of green –– made up of an estimated scores of thousands of visitors –– lined the sidewalks of Wantagh Avenue on Sunday as leprechaun-shaped balloons, gold-tinted cars … more

By Kate Nalepinski | 3/24/22

If you Have doubts about a vendor’s credentials, the fire department says you should call the Fire Marshal’s Office at 516-573-9900.

VSFD warns of vendor extinguisher scam

The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department are warning residents of yet another scam involving fraudulent vendors who are getting store owners and merchants to buy used canisters sold off as fire … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/10/22

Lynbrook couple extinguishes fire at neighbor's apartment

Theresa Erbacher was next door to her apartment at her mother’s on Feb. 17 when she heard a smoke detector alarm sounding off for about 15 minutes. As the alarm persisted, she investigated the sound and discovered that a fire broke out in an apartment on the third floor of the four-story building. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/10/22

The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department faced off against the Hewlett Fire Department in a flag football game in memory of Philip J. Clemens II.

Flag football game honors fallen firefighter

On Saturday, the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department kept alive the annual tradition of playing the Hewlett Fire Department in a flag football game in honor of the late Phillip J. Clemens II. … more

By Karina Kovac | 2/17/22

An example of the fake letters being sent out to residence that are not sanctioned by Nassau County Fire Commission or Valley Stream Fire Department.

Fire Department warns of fake funding letters

Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department is warning residents of fake funding letters soliciting donations for the Fire Department’s fund drive. The department posted online examples of the … more

By Karina Kovac | 2/10/22

The Inwood Fire District's bond passed 41to 3 on Feb. 8. Above, architect Frank Relf discussed the itemized costs of the proposed $2.8 million Inwood firehouse expansion at the Jan. 27 informational meeting.

Inwood Fire District's $4.8 million bond passes

The Inwood Fire District's $.4.8 million bond for a proposed 2,900-square-foot expansion of the existing firehouse and a new 100-foot bucket ladder truck to replace the current 75-foot ladder truck passed 41 to 3 on Feb. 8. Both bonds will be financed over 17 years. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/2/22

Santa takes a look at his naughty and nice lists before embarking on his annual run through Oceanside.

Santa and Oceanside FD parade around town

Santa Claus came to town on Sunday evening, riding atop an Oceanside Fire Department firetruck for his annual Santa Run. The OFD escorted Santa for meet-and-greets with kids of all ages at Schools 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9, and Swirls and Twirls for a treat. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 12/24/21

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