Baldwin hosts firefighters’ parade

Volunteers from fire departments throughout south Nassau marched in the second annual Battalion Volunteer Firefighters’ parade in Baldwin.

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Sean Wayne, of the Oceaniside Fire Department, with his son, Gavin, 3.

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Lakeview Fire Department was one of several fire departments that took part in the annual parade.

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The Freeport Fire Department made their presence heard.

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Residents lined the streets to support the firefighters.

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The color guard of the Baldwin Fire Department marched solemnly down Baldwin streets on Saturday.

Dominick Famularo, a firefighter for 63 years, rode in the parade.

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Firefighters from Baldwin and neighboring communities hit were out in full force on Aug. 9, but they weren’t putting out any fires or helping a person in distress — they were marching in the 2nd annual Battalion Volunteer Firefighters’ parade.

Chief Craig Yanantuono and his assistant chiefs led Baldwin’s bravest through back streets in the community, starting on Eastern Boulevard, before marching north on Grand Avenue.

Firefighters from Oceanside, Freeport, Island Park, Long Beach and Point Lookout also marched in the parade, which ended at Baldwin’s department headquarters on Grand Avenue, between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway. A block party consisting of food, beverages and entertainment followed.