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Broken government, Part II: 'interoperability'
On Sept. 11, 2001, many professional, well-trained and dedicated police officers, firefighters and EMS workers lost their lives at the World Trade Center because, in addition to the other tragedies that day, their radios were not “interoperable.” more
The American Legion named Tim Messmer, second from left, the New York State Eagle Scout of the Year. He was congratulated by, from left, his father, Jim Messmer, a Troop 577 assistant scoutmaster; Frank Colon, the North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749 adjutant; and Charlie Kulins, the scoutmaster.
Teen named N.Y.’s Eagle Scout of the Year
Tim Messmer passed Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770’s hall on Bedford Avenue daily when he attended the nearby St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Regional School as a child. He didn’t … more
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Volunteer firefighter numbers decline
According to a recent New York Times article, the number of volunteer firefighters is decreasing while the reasons why increase. Besides the apparent reason that the work is dangerous, the allure has diminished because of the amount of fund-raising required; the rise in two-income families, which makes spare time harder to find; and the increase in the scope of the work to vehicular entrapments and water rescues to name a few. more
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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
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Christopher O’Brien, who served as Bellmore’s chief last year, directed operations while firefighters extinguished a blaze on Belmill Road in November 2013.
Bellmore fire chief receives state honor
When Christopher O’Brien was driving on Sunrise Highway with other local firefighters just before midnight on Dec. 17, 2013, he spotted a sight that he said he would never forget. A massive fire … more
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The Nassau County Fire Commission presented a Unit Citation to the Bellmore Fire Department at an April 30 ceremony.
County honors Bellmore Fire Department
Bellmore Fire Department volunteers were recently honored for their role in extinguishing an out-of-control blaze that erupted on Sunrise Highway after a gasoline tanker crashed in December. more
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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
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In praise of those who come to help
Our schools, our businesses, our town departments that maintain the roads and infrastructure and the village and county police units that patrol our streets all contribute to the quality of life we enjoy here on the South Shore. more
Fire badly damaged a home on Cornwell Avenue in Valley Stream on Jan. 28.
Fire guts Valley Stream home
A home in the east end of Valley Stream was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Firefighters from several departments battled the blaze for nearly an hour. more
Chris McCord and his son, Tommy, got an aerial view of Bellmore from one of the carnival rides.
Bellmore Fire Department hosts county carnival
In spite of scattered storms last weekend, Bellmorites and visitors from across the county enjoyed summer fun at a carnival sponsored by the Bellmore Fire Department. more
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