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Valley Stream and other local fire departments participated in a rescue drill on July 1 at North Woodmere Park, simulating a three-car accident.
Rescue workers train for the real thing
By 9 a.m, the weather was already humid and hot, but the Valley Stream Fire Department and members of other participating emergency agencies were dressed in their gear and ready to act on July 1. Although the three-car accident was staged, the junior members of the fire department along with EMS and police officers treated the drill as a real incident. more
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In and around the water, safety is key
Summer is all about cool swims on sun-drenched days. But without a measure of common sense, swimming — in a backyard pool, at the local public pool or in the ocean — can turn dangerous, even deadly. more
Veterinarians at All Creatures says dogs can get sun burn.
The heat is on for pets, too
The summer sun was at a scorching high 94 degrees in Long Beach on June 20 — the official first day of summer — and in a sudden heat wave like this one, not only do we have to keep ourselves … more
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Brian Biller, left, Johnny O, Council President Fran Adelson, Joey Panz, Vice President Len Torres, Big Ant and Councilman Scott Mandel at the fundraiser.
Tough guys … with a soft side
“You don’t want to just give the animal to just anybody,” Long Beach resident and Rescue Ink co-founder John Orlandini, better known as “Johhny O,” said as he cared for an American … more
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Aerial rescue in village
The Rockville Centre Fire Department was called to the water tower between Reeve Road and Molloy College to assist two workers who were left stranded high in the air after a scaffolding malfunction. more
Of the nine dogs that were taken from the home of Marlon Bernier, of Elmont, last June, two had fresh, bleeding wounds on their faces, and several others had scars from older wounds.
Abused Elmont pit bulls find home in Los Angeles
Six pit bulls that were rescued from an Elmont dog-fighting ring will soon have a new home on the West Coast, under the care of a famous dog trainer. more
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Audrey Pasternack got some love from one of the rescue dogs at the Our Best Friends annual fundraiser at The Fishery last Sunday. Story, more photos, page 13.
Party animals in East Rockaway!
Our Best Friends Rescue hosted its annual fundraiser at the Fishery on Sept. 11. The event, which was also attended by the Long Island Search & Rescue, featured live, music, raffles, prizes — and many canine “best friends.” more
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Courageous Cats founder Maria Gross, second from right, congratulated raffle winners, who walked away with their hands full.
Courageous Cats rescue group holds a fun fundraiser
Courageous Cats, a non-profit cat rescue and adoption group based in Malverne, held its annual fundraiser at Rockville Centre Lanes last Saturday night. Dozens turned out to participate in the event, … more
Oceanside Fire District announces new Rescue Squad
The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Oceanside Fire District and the Chiefs of the Oceanside Fire Department are pleased to announce the creation of the Oceanside Fire Department Rescue Squad, … more
marine 1 made its way into the Talfor Boat Basin on Sunday, with Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, in red vest, aboard. Weisenberg help secure grants for the purchase of the new fire boat.
Fireboat to the rescue
With a long pull of the fire horn, Marine 1, a fireboat that is the newest addition to the East Rockaway Fire Department, motored into the Talfor Boat Basin on the village’s waterfront last Sunday, presented to the public for the first time. more
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