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Tracey Calhoun was sworn in as lieutenant of Rescue Company No. 1 on April 3, becoming the Valley Stream Fire Department’s first female officer.

Fire department gets first female officer

The Valley Stream Fire Department has long served the community, for 116 years to be exact, but there had been something missing from it’s history books. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/9/14

Charles Brocher was elected chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department.

Brocher takes over as fire chief

On April 2, Charles Brocher stood by Fire Chief John Beck’s side along North Central Avenue as Valley Stream firefighters battled an early-morning house fire. It was the two men’s last big call together. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/9/14

The Cochran Place Firehouse has been Deborah Bove’s second home for 28 years. She is joined at Company 3’s station by her sons Nicholas and Kyle.

Female firefighter a Valley Stream trailblazer

Being a mother always comes first for Deborah Bove. Protecting lives and property in Valley Stream is a close second. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 3/26/14

VSFD Captain Brian Ferrucci, left, presented the check to Joe O’Grady and Steve Grogan.

Coming to the rescue

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. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 2/12/14

Bellmorite charged in multi-million-dollar scheme

A Bellmore man was recently indicted for his alleged role in what officials described as a massive fraud against the federal Social Security Disability Insurance benefits program, which resulted in the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/20/14

Firefighters needed 90 minutes to extinguish a fire that started when a tanker truck overturned on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore late on Dec. 17.

Tanker bursts into flames on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore

A tanker truck overturned on Sunrise Highway in Bellmore late Tuesday night, causing a fuel spill that erupted in flames. Officials estimate that 3,000 to 7,000 gallons of fuel escaped from the tanker, which flipped on its side just before midnight.    more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/18/13

Valley Stream Junior Fire Department members Capt. Richie Field, left, and Neil Aliventi unveiled the new plaque at the village’s Sept. 11 memorial.

Valley Stream Juniors dedicate Sept. 11 plaque

Although it came a few months after the anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Valley Stream Junior Fire Department unveiled a plaque at the monument at Hendrickson Park, explaining to visitors the significance of the memorial. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/11/13

Valley Stream Firefighter Ryan Mastrangelo, of Engine Company No. 2, introduced students to the back seat of a fire truck during a fire safety presentation on Oct. 23 at the William L. Buck School.

Valley Stream students stop, drop and learn

Children know that fire trucks are typically red, have lots of lights and sirens, and show up when there is an emergency. What they might not know, is all the equipment that is carried on board that is necessary to save lives and protect property. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/31/13

Michael Costanza, 60, a Merrick resident, retired LIRR transportation manager and a commissioner of the North Merrick Fire Department, was convicted of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud for making false statements to the federal Railroad Retirement Board claiming that he had become disabled on the job. Costanza drew tens of thousands of dollars in disability payments.

N. Merrick F.D. commish convicted in LIRR fraud case

A federal jury Thursday convicted Michael Costanza, 60, of Merrick, a retired Long Island Rail Road transportation manager and North Merrick Fire Department commissioner, of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud. Costanza now faces a maximum of 55 years in prison. more

10/14/13

Lynbrook Village Mayor Bill Hendrick, left to right, Senior Town Councilman Anthony Santino, Ex-Captain & Chief James Hillgardner of Valley Stream, Ex-Captain and Chief John F. Matzen Sr. of Malverne, and Lynbrook Village Trustee Alan C. Beach.

Lynbrook Fire Chief honored by officials

Hempstead Town Senior Councilman Anthony Santino presented a Certificate of Recognition to Ex-Captain and Chief James Hillgardener of Valley Stream and Ex-Captain and Chief John F. Matzen Sr. of … more

10/8/13

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