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Baldwin Fire Department Captain Chris Brown, of Ladder 2, left, and Captain Christian Dambreville, of Hose Co. 4, were among the first responders who responded to a carbon monoxide emergency on Aug. 6.

Firefighters report to carbon monoxide emergency in Baldwin

Ladder 2 of the Baldwin Fire Department responded to a carbon monoxide detector call on Westminster Road on Aug. 6 at around 2 p.m., according to fire … more

By Bridget Downes | 8/19/20

The Baldwin Fire Department stands ready to assist anyone in need amid the coronavirus spread.

Many resources to fight coronavirus in Baldwin

As coronavirus spreads through New York, local supermarkets and agencies have focused on helping the area’s most vulnerable residents. Local supermarket Gala Fresh Farms, at 2485 Grand Ave., … more

By Bridget Downes | 3/23/20

Hundreds of people turned out last Sunday for the 21st annual Cardboard Boat Race at Milburn Creek.

Hundreds attend Cardboard Boat Race in Baldwin

Hundreds of people made their way to Milburn Creek last Sunday for the 21st annual Cardboard Boat Race. Sponsored by the Baldwin Fire Department and Sanitary District No. 2, the annual event … more

9/12/19

Retired FDNY, Baldwin firefighter remembered

Remembered by friends for his commitment to firefighting and athletic excellence, Thomas Fennelly, a lifelong Baldwin firefighter and a retired member of the FDNY, died on Aug. 5. He was 67. … more

By Bridget Downes | 8/29/19

Remembering a dedicated Baldwinite

Robert Hachemeister Sr., honorary fire chief and a former fire captain who volunteered for the Baldwin Fire Department for more than 50 years, died … more

By Bridget Downes | 6/20/19

Members of the Hall of Flame firefighting museum rode on the 1966 Mack fire truck previously used by the Baldwin Fire Department.

A new life for Baldwin rigs

Longtime Baldwin firefighter John Cools said he felt a sense of pride watching the Fiesta Bowl Parade on Dec. 29. About 45 minutes into the parade, held two days before one of college football’s … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 1/10/19

New officers for Baldwin Fire Department

The Baldwin Fire Department recently installed its new officers for 2019. They will support newly installed Chief of Department Peter Ortiz. Lee Streithorst was named first deputy chief, Timothy … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 1/10/19

New leaders at Baldwin Fire Department

Peter Ortiz said he gets along equally well with younger and older members of the Baldwin Fire Department, and that’s one of the reasons he believes he was recently selected as chief of department … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 12/20/18

Baldwinite Donald Hayde donned his FDNY uniform for 41 years. He was among the longest-serving members in the department’s history.

After 41 years, Baldwinite Don Hayde hangs up his FDNY boots

Baldwinite Donald Hayde said he would consider staying in the New York City Fire Department if given the chance. But after 41 years in the department — during which he became one of the … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 10/4/18

The Baldwin Fire District’s spending practices came under fire in a state audit.

Audit flags Baldwin Fire District’s credit card spending

The Baldwin Fire District approved close to $17,000 in credit card purchases — including nearly $4,500 spent by one member — without asking for required itemized receipts or other documentation, a state audit released June 19 revealed. more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 6/28/18

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