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Wantagh Firefighters burned off remaining propane to prevent an explosion on Crescent Lane in Levittown.

Wantagh Fire Department thwarts explosion

The Wantagh Fire Department responded to 1 Crescent Lane in Levittown on Feb. 8 shortly after 1 p.m. for a leaking propane tank, requiring the evacuation of several homes. more

2/10/15

Firefighters from Wantagh and Seaford responded to a fire at a house under construction on Verona Place last week.

Quick end to Seaford fire

Firefighters responded to a house fire at 3606 Verona Place in Seaford on Dec. 18 at about 9:30 p.m. The home was under construction, and was unoccupied at the time. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/22/14

The Wantagh Fire Department will hold a blood drive on Nov. 18.

Wantagh Fire Department schedules blood drive

The second portion of the Wantagh Fire Department’s 2014 semi-annual Blood Drive will be held at Station 1, 3470 Park Ave. in Wantagh, on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in cooperation with the Blood Donor Center of the Nassau County Medical Center. more

11/17/14

Ethan Moskowitz, 6, left, and his brother, Jacob, 4, were excited to check out an old-school fire truck.

Fire department teaches safety through fun

On a busy day in Wantagh, many families found some time to visit the firehouse last Saturday to learn fire safety skills, see some demonstrations and check out the shiny red trucks. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/23/14

Dominick Krug, a fourth grader at Wantagh Elementary School, hopped out of the fire safety trailer with firefighter Walter Enfield and PTA volunteer Brent Powers keeping watch.

Wantagh kids stop, drop and learn

A fire is a devastating situation no family ever wants to experience. If they do, it is likely that everyone will come out of it safely by following basic tips that are taught at a young age. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/15/14

Wantagh’s chiefs marched in formation during the 6th Battalion Parade on Sept. 13.

Rain doesn’t put a damper on fire parade

Despite on and off rain last Saturday evening, the 6th Battalion Parade went on as scheduled. The Wantagh Fire Department hosted this year’s parade, which began at Cedar Creek Park and ended just past the train station. more

9/17/14

Volunteer firefighters respond to many calls each year in Seaford and Wantagh. A new law allows fire departments to reject applicants who are convicted sex offenders.

New background checks for volunteer firefighters

Thanks to a new state law, prospective volunteer firefighters will now be subjected to additional background checks. Wantagh and Seaford fire department leaders hailed the move. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 8/19/14

Medics capture burglary suspect

Wantagh Fire Chief Ken Kelly and the Fire Department’s Rescue Squad No. 2 caught a burglar who rammed his vehicle into a Wantagh gas station on purpose last week, fire officials said. Rescue 2 … more

By Michael Ganci | 4/15/14

This month, thank a volunteer — and become one

No community would be what it is without volunteers. April is National Volunteer Month . . . more

4/10/14

Wantagh firefighters enter the home on Vista Lane.

Fire damages Wantagh home

An expanded Levitt. Cape sustained damage Friday afternoon when fire started on the outside of the home and extended inside. more

By: Harry Loud | 2/23/14

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