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Firefighter Justin Pons, center, showed his award for exhibiting bravery at the scene of a car accident.

Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department volunteer firefighters honored by State Sen. Elaine Phillips

On July 17, State Sen. Elaine Phillips, a Republican from Manhasset, visited the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department to honor two local volunteer firefighters, former Chief Anthony DePietro and Firefighter/EMS Justin Pons for their outstanding contributions to the community as part of her series of First Responder Day Dedications. more

By Vanessa Parker | 8/17/17

Amato's Bakery at 727 Franklin Avenue in Franklin Square caught fire Wednesday afternoon. No injuries were reported. An investigation is ongoing.

Fire erupts in Franklin Square bakery

A fire erupted on Wednesday inside Amato's Bakery in Franklin Square around 4 p.m. more

By Vanessa Parker | 3/16/17

Fire commish elections set for Dec. 13

On Dec. 13, Franklin Square residents will cast their ballots for fire commissioner at the Franklin Square Munson Fire Station on Liberty Place, and Elmont residents will vote at the Elmont Fire District Building, at 100 School Road. more

By Vanessa Parker | 12/9/16

Carl Semencic pulled a gun on a firefighter during the Franklin Square Munson Fire Department's annual door-to-door fundraising effort.

W.H. man pulls gun on firefighter

A West Hempstead man was arrested Tuesday evening after he pulled a gun on members of the Franklin Square Munson Fire Department when they knocked on his door looking for donations. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 7/20/16

Santa made a quick visit to the Franklin Square Munson/Fire Department prior to their tree lighting ceremony.

Trimming the tree at the Franklin Square/Munson Fire Department

Rain drove the annual Franklin Square/Munson Fire Department tree lighting indoors this year, but all present enjoyed the festive event. Community members and Franklin Square/Munson Firefighters … more

12/13/12

Floral Park Mayor Tom Tweedy, left, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Nassau County Fire Commission Commissioner Richard Gardener and Sen. Charles Schumer posed with the $661,852 check from FEMA on Feb. 27.

FEMA provides $661,852 to emergency personnel

Radios in 192 ambulances across Nassau County, including the Franklin Square-Munson and Elmont fire departments, will be upgraded with new radio equipment to meet a federal radio mandate to improve communication between ambulances and police. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/20/12

A home on Stewart Place in Franklin Square was badly damaged after it caught on fire on March 16, in the late afternoon.

Fire badly damages Franklin Square home

A home on Stewart Place in Franklin Square was badly damaged after it caught on fire on March 16, around 5:15 p.m. more

By Jackie Nash | 3/19/12

Nassua County Legislator Carrié Solages, left, congratulated Franklin Square-Munson Fire Department past chief Roger Albergo for his 50 years of service to the community.

Honoring 50 years of dedication

A celebration was held on Feb. 11 to honor Franklin Square-Munson Fire Department past chief Roger Albergo’s 50 years of service to the department. more

By Jackie Nash | 2/23/12

Peter Messana, who served the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department and is planning to soon serve the Elmont Fire Department, volunteered at Ground Zero following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Life at Ground Zero

After spending much of his childhood and all of his teen years in Franklin Square, and graduating from the H. frank Carey High School, Pete Messana traveled around the United States, working sporadically as a hockey referee. When he decided to return to the community in 2001, just weeks before the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, he was unemployed. more

By Jackie Nash | 9/27/11

Peter Messana served for the Franklin Square & Munson Fire Department, and is currently awaiting being sworn in as a member of the Elmont Fire Department. Above: Messana volunteered at the World Trade Center for several weeks, following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The number "343" in his poem represents the number of firefighters who were killed on 9/11.

The Spirit of 343

That Tuesday when terror struck from the sky, The Bravest were sent by the F.D.N.Y. more

By Peter Messana | 9/16/11

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