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A dirty job

On July 25, the Island Park Fire Department responded to a call for a fire in the back of a garbage truck. The call came from in front of 77 Waterford Road in Island Park. The sanitation … more

By Alex Costello | 8/8/12

Firefighters from Point Lookout-Lido, Long Beach and other nearby departments battled an early morning blaze on Blackheath Road.

Fire destroys Lido Beach home

One hundred and fifty firefighters rushed to an early morning fire that destroyed a Lido Beach home, an “intense” blaze in which several firefighters were injured. The incident occurred on … more

By Anthony Rifilato | 7/20/12

The Island Park Fire Department also responded to the call, aiding the Oceanside Fire Department.

Oceanside Fire Department puts out bakery fire

On June 19, the Oceanside Fire Department responded to 3436 Lawson Blvd. for a report of smoke coming from the roof. Upon arrival, the signal for a working fire was transmitted. The fire was brought … more

6/28/12

Island Park Fire Department gets grant for generator

At a Village Board meeting last week, Island Park Mayor James Ruzicka announced that the village had received a $70,000 grant from Nassau County to purchase an emergency generator for the fire … more

Alex Costello | 2/22/12

Victor Nitlow was a pilot for Pan American Airways for decades.

A pilot, friend and father

Victor Nitlow, a longtime Island Park resident and a pilot for Pan American World Airways, died in his home in Naples, Fla., on Dec. 12. He was 91. Nitlow was born Victor Nittolo in Brooklyn in … more

1/4/12

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (third from left), Councilman Anthony Santino (second from right), Councilwoman Angie Cullin (second from left), Receiver of Taxes Don Clavin (left) and Town Clerk Mark Bonilla (right) present the Town Of Hempstead Firematic Award to John Segreto of the Island Park Fire Department. Frank Tammaro, who was also honored, could not be at the ceremony.

Town honors Island Park firefighters

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray and the Town Board honored local volunteer firefighters at a special ceremony held on Oct. 20. Twenty-four individuals were honored with Town of Hempstead … more

11/9/11

Ex-IPFD Chief Ray Reichel talked to the kids about fire safety.

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School holds Fire Safety Day

Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School in Island Park held its annual Fire Safety Day on Oct. 7. Members of the Island Park Fire Department came to the school and talked to students about fire … more

10/12/11

Island Park Fire Department fundraising for Ed Schaefer

On Sept. 30, the Island Park Fire Department will be hosting a fundraiser for Ed Schaefer, one of its members, who is currently battling cancer. The 10-13 Benefit for Ed Schaefer will be held … more

Alex Costello | 9/21/11

Island Park Kiwanis helps kids

The Island Park Kiwanis Club is reaching out to the community to help the organization raise money to refurbish the pediatric resuscitation kits it supplied to the Island Park Fire Department a few … more

Alex Costello | 7/20/11

Former IPFD Chief Gagliardi helps 8-year-old Benjamin Upbin connect a hose to the engine in the hose competition.

Island Park Fire Department holds annual kids tournament

The Island Park Fire Department held its annual Children’s Fire Tournament at Masone Beach on July 15. After practicing for two days, kids came out and competed in fire fighting events, like … more

7/20/11

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