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Members of Defender Hose Company No. 1 hosted a recruitment day at their firehouse on South Centre Avenue on Sunday.

As it seeks volunteers, The Rockville Centre Fire Department’s Defender Hose Company No. 1 welcomed residents into its firehouse on South Centre Avenue to encourage recruitment and conduct drills for the visitors. more

By Tom Carrozza | 4/28/22

New Lynbrook Fire Department Chief Chris Kelly, second from left, was sworn into his new position by Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst on April 19 along with First Assistant Chief Danny Ambrosio, Second Assistant Chief Scott Bien and Third Assistant Chief Clayton Murphy.

A change in command for the Lynbrook Fire Department

Christopher Kelly joined the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department when he was 14 and then the Lynbrook Fire Department at 18. On April 19, he took the helm as its chief. more

By Steve Grogan | 4/28/22

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

On March 23, the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department responded to an alert of a garage fire on Ella Street

Garage ablaze on Ella Street

On March 23, a garage fire on Ella Street was put out by the Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department before a leaking propane tank ignited. Nassau County Fire Communications – Firecom alerted … more

By Karina Kovac | 3/31/22

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

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