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Members of the Nassau County Police Department and Baldwin Fire Department rescued seven baby ducks that were stuck down a sewer drain on the corner of Bedell Street and Loft Avenue on July 10.

Ducks rescued

Concerned residents discovered something unusual in a sewer drain on July 10: baby ducks. Following the discovery, they contacted the Nassau County Police and Baldwin Fire Department to lead the rescue effort on more

7/16/15

Firefighters discovered an unresponsive man at a fire on July 4 on Old Mill Road. He was taken to a local hospital and later died.

Man dies after being pulled from blaze

After Baldwin firefighters found a man lying unconscious on an apartment floor during a fire last Saturday, he died at South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside. more

By Brian Croce | 7/7/15

Children at the Community Nursery School of Baldwin were taught the importance of fire safety and how to stop, drop and roll recently by members of the Baldwin Fire Department.

A lesson in fire safety

Children from the Community Nursery School of Baldwin recently got an interactive lesson from firefighters from the Baldwin Fire Department, who paid a visit to the kids to teach them about fire … more

6/23/15

Hook and Ladder Company Two’s new fire truck was the center of attention during a wet down ceremony on June 14.

New fire truck takes an official bath

Hook and Ladder Company Two officially celebrated its new fire truck on June 14 with a wet down ceremony at the firehouse on Grand Avenue and Rose Boulevard. The ceremony, which was attended by … more

6/23/15

Adrian Allain, a member of the Baldwin Fire Department and a British Army veteran, committed suicide on March 31. He was 49. Allain was very popular in the community and established the British-American Social Society to celebrate the two countries’ cultures and raise money for charities. Since his death nearly two months ago, community groups and businesses have organized benefits for his family, including one on May 30 at South Nassau Christian Church.

‘A tremendous loss’

Adrian Allain did a lot of living during his time on earth. The father of four, a native of London, spent six years in the British Army, moved to New York after marrying Deidre Stammers in 1993, founded a nonprofit organization to celebrate British culture, joined the Baldwin Fire Department and played keyboards in a band. But on March 31, Allain took his own life. He was 49. more

By Brian Croce | 5/27/15

Firefighters from across the county attended the 76th United Memorial Service on May 3 in Baldwin.

Firefighter memorial service held in Baldwin

Baldwin played host to a solemn ceremony earlier this month — Nassau County’s 76th United Memorial Service to honor firefighters who died over the past year. Following a processional on … more

5/13/15

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

Karen Bendel, at left in front, was sworn in as the Baldwin Fire Department’s first female chief on March 28 during the organization’s 120th installation ceremony. Also, deputy chiefs, from left, Michael Jazylo (first), Frank Cesare (second) and Michael Esposito (third), took their oaths.

New BFD chiefs take oaths

For the 120th year, the Baldwin Fire Department hosted its annual installation ceremony on March 28, but for first the time in the department’s history a female was sworn in as chief. Karen … more

By Brian Croce | 4/8/15

The new truck is the fourth in Hook and Ladder Company Two’s 64-year history and the first since 1990. It arrived on Feb. 8 at the firehouse on Grand Avenue and Rose Boulevard.

New rig for Ladder Company Two

It’s been 25 years since Baldwin Fire Department Hook and Ladder Company Two had a new fire truck to race across town, battle blazes and keep residents safe. But in a few weeks, the company’s new truck will be ready to hit the streets of Baldwin. more

By Brian Croce | 2/18/15

Craig Yanantuono completed his term as Baldwin Fire Department chief on Dec. 31.

A look back for recent BFD chief

Craig Yanantuono, a Baldwin native and 14-year Baldwin Fire Department member, completed his one-year term as department chief on Dec. 31. The BFD responded to more than 2,000 calls in 2014, so the … more

By Brian Croce | 1/14/15

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