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A fire medic for the Wantagh Fire Department claims she was sexually assaulted at a birthday party at the firehouse last year.

Wantagh medic alleges sexual assault by captain, ex-chief

A Wantagh Fire Department medic alleges that ex-chief Kenneth Kelly and Engine 7 captain Josef Seier sexually assaulted her at a birthday party that took place at the firehouse last year, according to a lawsuit filed on Jan. 12. more

By Michael Malaszczyk | 1/26/23

Members from the Wantagh Fire Department stopped by the John Theissen Children’s Foundation to deliver toys to children in need.

Spreading holiday joy to those in need

Members of the Wantagh Fire Department have been actively engaged in spreading joy and support over the holiday season. On Dec.12, members from Engine 7 and other first responders teamed up with … more

1/5/23

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

Thomas L. Adams, a long time member of the Wantagh Fire Department, died on May 12.

Longtime Wantagh F.D. member dies

The walls of Wantagh Fire Department Station 2, on Wantagh Avenue in Levittown, hold many stories, including that of Thomas L. Adams, a 59-year member of the department who died on May 12. more

By Jennifer Corr | 6/3/21

An EMS vet keeping Wantagh safe

Many people made real, tangible differences in their communities this year — some in offices, some in schools and some in their homes. The Herald-Citizen’s Person of the Year, Stephen … more

By J.D. Freda | 12/31/20

An overturned car caused damage to a utility pole near the intersection of Seamans Neck Road and Jerusalem Avenue on Saturday.

Overturned car in Wantagh

Local authorities and fire departments responded to an overturned car near the intersection of Seamans Neck Road and Jerusalem Avenue in Wantagh on Nov. 21. The driver was in stable condition upon … more

11/27/20

The Wantagh Fire Department has closed down all firehouses, except for emergency calls.

Wantagh FD closes firehouses, still in service

On Friday, March 27, the Wantagh Fire Department announced that it will be closing its firehouses “for everything except response to alarms.” The Wantagh Fire Department has six stations, … more

By J.D. Freda | 3/27/20

The Wantagh Volunteer Fire Department stepped up to help a beleagured Massapequa department after a devastating Christmas Day fire.

Wantagh FD provides aid after North Massapequa fire

The North Massapequa Fire Department is still finding it’s footing after suffering major departmental equipment losses due to a fire at the department’s headquarters this past Christmas … more

1/13/20

Al Rubinson, a Wantagh Fire Department volunteer for 50 years, died on Nov. 1.

Longtime Wantagh firefighter Al Rubinson dies at 80

Communities fondly remember those who served their residents, and Wantagh will indeed miss longtime firefighter Al Rubinson, who died on Friday, Nov. 1 at age 80. He was a volunteer lieutenant and … more

By J.D. Freda | 11/14/19

Chief of the Department Keith Kern (right) ringing the Department’s Bell with 2nd Asst Chief Tom deHaan (left).

Seaford Fire Department tolls bell to honor its fallen members

The Seaford Fire Department honored the members of the Seaford Hook Ladder and Engine Company No. 1 at the Annual Memorial Services on Oct. 6. more

By Alexandra Dieckmann | 10/18/18

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