Radios in 192 ambulances across Nassau County, including the Franklin Square-Munson and Elmont fire departments, will be upgraded with new radio equipment to meet a federal radio mandate to improve communication between ambulances and police.
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By Jackie Nash
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3/20/12
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A home on Stewart Place in Franklin Square was badly damaged after it caught on fire on March 16, around 5:15 p.m.
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By Jackie Nash
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3/19/12
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After months of work by State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and local leaders to acquire a piece of the World Trade Center as a way to memorialize West Hempstead residents who died on Sept. …
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By Chris Engelhardt
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3/13/12
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A celebration was held on Feb. 11 to honor Franklin Square-Munson Fire Department past chief Roger Albergo’s 50 years of service to the department.
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By Jackie Nash
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2/23/12
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“Saddened,” “upset” and “disappointed” were among the many dispirited words people used to describe Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to veto a bill that would …
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Lee Landor
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1/11/12
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Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano joined members of the Elmont Fire Department and representatives from The Home Depot in December to discuss important safety measures for residents. The fire department highlighted Christmas tree, lighting and candle safety tips.
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By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com
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1/10/12
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For nearly 20 years, Franklin Square resident Richard Schriefer has been putting out fires in the community. He has lived through some horrific scenes, and witnessed what for some families is the epitome of disaster — losing their home and valuables, or even their loved ones.
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By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com
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12/7/11
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Spooks and ghouls await with unexpected surprises for everyone during this final weekend before Halloween.
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By Karen Bloom
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10/26/11
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Local residents learned various fire safety practices at the Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Day, held on Oct. 23.
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By Jackie Nash
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10/25/11
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In light of National Fire Prevention Week — October 9-15 — the Elmont Fire Department wants to remind the public to follow the important home fire safety tips in order to keep residents and their loved ones safe. This year’s fire prevention week theme is "Protect Your Family from Fire!"
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10/5/11
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