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Wantagh fire medic Sharon Breslin-Tonaty demonstrated the department’s life saving equipment at the Oct. 17 open house. The 2016 budget includes funding for continued fire prevention and safety initiatives.

Wantagh’s Board of Fire Commissioners approved its 2016 budget last week, which will fund operations for one of Nassau County’s largest fire departments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/28/15

Silvio Palmitesta, 5, with the help of Ben Joshi, got to use a real fire hose.

Things get hot in Wantagh

Things heated up quickly last Saturday at the Wantagh Fire Department’s headquarters on Park Avenue. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 10/20/15

A man wandering around storm drains underneath Valley Stream was rescued by emergency responders.

Man stuck in storm drain is rescued in Valley Stream

A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 10/14/15

The Wantagh fire Department’s fire safety trailer was at Forest Lake Elementary School on Oct. 7 for Fire Prevention Month.

Wantagh students learn fire safety

This month, members of the Wantagh Fire Department will visit eight local elementary schools and educate thousands of children on fire safety. Their messages range from the simple, such as stop, drop and roll, to the more complicated, like how fire behaves. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/14/15

Be properly prepared for a fire in your home

By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . . more

10/1/15

Jim Bloomfield, front center, is the new chief of the Wantagh Fire Department.

Bloomfield rises to Wantagh fire chief

Seeing his father ride out of the station on the big red fire trucks had a big impact on Jim Bloomfield when he was a child. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/12/15

Wantagh Fire Department Ex-Captain Bill Bischoff, left, Diane Geddes, and scholarship Chairman Don Snyder, right, presented scholarships to recent MacArthur High School graduates Emily Calderon, Amanda Rommel and Kaycie Haller.

Wantagh Fire Department awards scholarships

The 2015 William A. Haps Scholarship Awards were presented in a ceremony held last month at Wantagh Fire Department headquarters. more

By Harry Loud | 7/22/15

For volunteers, to give is to get

Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more

4/16/15

Wantagh fire chief resigns, assistants move up

The Wantagh Fire Department has a new leader, following the resignation of Chief Jason Jackowitz last month. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 4/8/15

Right hand raised, Wantagh Fire Chief Jason Jackowitz took the oath of office on Feb. 14. To his right was his son Jared and to his left was daughter Abbie and wife Ilene.

Jackowitz begins second year as Wantagh chief

In a gala ceremony held on Feb. 14 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook, officers and members of the Wantagh Fire Department were sworn in. The department covers portions of Seaford. more

By Harry Loud | 2/25/15

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