Frank Lozada has lived in Elmont for 11 years, and he has been a volunteer firefighter for the Elmont Fire Department’s Belmont Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 for two of those years. But from last May until about two weeks ago, he was banned from the department’s premises. more

As part of a statewide program, Recruit NY, the Elmont Volunteer Fire Department, at 95 Lehrer Ave. in Elmont, opened its doors to area residents on Sunday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event focused on educating local residents about what it takes to be a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician. Volunteer firefighter recruitment has become difficult for many Nassau County fire departments over the past several years, and the Elmont Fire Department is no exception. The department’s 170 members respond to approximately 2,000 emergency calls per year, and the department covers both Elmont and North Valley Stream. more

Elmont natives Bill and Jim Germanakos, the fourth-season champions of NBC’s popular prime-time show “The Biggest Loser,” just keep on winning. Bill, who was declared the winner and received $250,000, and Jim — who was eliminated early in the competition but won first prize among the eliminated contestants and was awarded $100,000 — have managed to maintain both healthy lifestyles and successful careers. more

The Elmont Volunteer Fire Department responded to the report of a fire at a two-story home, located at 10 Cedar St. in Elmont, on Sunday, March 13, around 4:30 p.m. As units arrived at the scene, firefighters observed that the fire was not only in the home on Cedar Street, but also in the adjacent home, at 58 Essex Rd. more

Over the past few days, the Elmont Fire Department’s Engine Company 3 has removed all of its logos of a “rebel flag” due to recent community criticism that it resembles a confederate flag. more

The Elmont Fire Department was kept on its toes last weekend, responding to two building fires in a three-day span. more

Earlier this month, the Elmont Fire Department elected a new chief, James Prince, an assistant chief and a 19-year-veteran of the department. more