Members of the Valley Stream Fire Department, specifically those who belong to Rescue Company No. 1, are well versed in helping people. Recently, they stepped up to aid the men and women who have served their nation.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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2/12/14
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The Rockville Centre Fire Department responded to Hempstead Lake State Park for a rescue call in the frigid temperatures on the morning of Jan. 22, and pulled a freezing and furry dog from the …
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By Alex Costello
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1/24/14
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Now that school is over, the action will ramp up at backyard and public pools as well as Long Island’s beaches.
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6/20/13
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Emergency responders from Wantagh, Levittown and surrounding communities will soon have better equipment to do their jobs, thanks to a grant secured by U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/13/13
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On March 3, Floodlight Rescue Co. 1 of the Rockville Centre Fire Department celebrated its newest ambulance with a traditional “wetdown” ceremony. The new ambulance went into service just over …
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3/13/13
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Hurricane Sandy left much destruction in her wake, including the toll it took on pets and the organizations that shelter animals.
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By Jeff Bessen
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1/2/13
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Oceanside teens gathered at the library on Oct. 16 to help animals in a unique way: baking them treats.
The kids worked to hand-make dog biscuits for stray and abandoned pets. After the treats …
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10/25/12
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On Sunday, August 12, the East Rockaway Fire Department hosted production staff from Co-Oper 8 Marketing Group to film T.V. commercials to be aired in the near future. This commercial video, along …
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8/23/12
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Veterans Memorial Park lifeguards rescued a drowning boy on July 25.
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By Shannon Koehle
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8/2/12
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A man was eating dinner at Margaritas Restaurant on Front Street on July 16 when he began choking. A call was immediately placed to the East Meadow Fire Department and the volunteers were on scene within two minutes.
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By: John J. O'Brien, Former EMFD Chief
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7/27/12
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