Cleanup crews were still at work in Rockville Centre on Wednesday, one week after a 12,000-gallon tanker truck crashed into a vacant building early in the morning of Feb. 16. In addition to the truck driver, three firefighters
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By Mike Smollins
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2/16/22
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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 …
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By Karina Kovac
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2/10/22
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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.
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By Jeff Bessen
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2/2/22
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Recently elected Baldwin Fire Chief Brien Cummings, 52, is ringing in the new year with updated equipment and supplies for his department — and hopes for new recruitment. Cummings moved from …
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By Karina Kovac
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1/20/22
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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.
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By Tom Carrozza
tcarrozza@liherald.com
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12/24/21
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A fire broke out on the roof of the Walmart Supercenter on Green Acres Road in Valley Stream last Wednesday at around 4 p.m. One woman suffered a seizure during the evacuation and was subsequently …
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By Juan Lasso
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12/9/21
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People take fire hydrants for granted, said Frank Barbera, the Atlantic Steamer Fire Company’s second assistant chief. It doesn’t occur to most that there are very few, if any, fire …
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By Laura Lane
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12/3/21
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The annual Fire Commissioner election will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at Fire Headquarters at 2386 Grand Avenue between the hours of 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., pursuant to the provisions of Section 175 of …
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By Cristina Arroyo Rodriguez
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12/2/21
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A small fire broke out at the rear of the Wood Lock & Door store on Rockaway Avenue last Friday afternoon according to fire officials. The Nassau County Fire Communications (Firecom) alerted the …
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By Karina Kovac
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11/26/21
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Last month, members of the Rockville Centre police and fire departments helped deliver a baby when a pregnant woman went into labor early on Halloween.
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By Mike Smollins
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11/24/21
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