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Former East Rockaway Fire Department Chief James F. McCartney, 73

Former East Rockaway Fire Chief James F. McCartney died peacefully on May 8 at home surrounded by family. He was 73. more

5/19/20

Brooks becomes Lynbrook's 100th fire chief

Michael Brooks became the 100th chief of the Lynbrook Fire Department on April 21, taking the reigns from outgoing Chief Nick Pearsall. more

5/6/20

Members of the East Rockaway Fire Department’s Rescue Squad must now wear personal protective equipment while responding to calls.

East Rockaway F.D. volunteers change up safety protocols amid pandemic

Emergency medical technicians in the East Rockaway Fire Department have had to switch up their safety protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic while also dealing with the emotional toll it has taken on them and their families. more

By Nicole Alcindor | 5/6/20

Outgoing Lynbrook Fire Department Chief Nick Pearsall was honored with a parade from a social distance on April 22.

Lynbrook Fire Department salutes outgoing chief

Members of the Lynbrook Fire Department came out in droves on April 22 to honor outgoing Chief Nick Pearsall — from a social distance. more

4/28/20

Firefighters at Lynbrook Fire Department Engine Company No. 1 sounded their horns and flashed their sirens on April 7 at 7 p.m., joining other departments countywide in supporting medical personnel working on the front line against the coronavirus.

Lynbrook Fire Department shows support for front-line medical personnel amid coronavirus pandemic

Sirens flashed and horns blared outside of Lynbrook firehouses at 7 p.m. on April 7 in what was a sign of solidarity. more

4/9/20

Lynbrook and East Rockaway firefighters responded to a home on Elbert Street in East Rockaway. Kevin Meyer, 31, was found inside and charged with intentionally starting the fire and attacking firefighters by the Nassau County Police Department

East Rockaway man arrested for allegedly setting fire to his home, attacking firefighters

An East Rockaway man was arrested on Monday for allegedly intentionally setting fire to his home, barricading the entrance ways and assaulting fire department personnel after they came to rescue him. more

By Steve Grogan and Mike Smollins | 3/31/20

Former East Rockaway Mayor Joseph Carrigan died on Feb. 24. He served the village in many capacities, including as mayor from 2003 to 2007.

Former East Rockaway Mayor Joe Carrigan dies at 87

Whether serving as village mayor, fire chief or creator of the Raiders football program, Joseph Carrigan spent his life serving East Rockaway. He died on Feb. 24 at age 87. more

By Mike Smollins | 3/5/20

Members of what eventually became Lynbrook’s Junior Fire Department from Tally-Ho Company lined up for a parade in the early 1920s.

Lynbrook Junior Fire Department approaching centennial

The year 2019 marked the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department, part of the Lynbrook Fire Department. more

By Steve Grogan | 1/22/20

The Lynbrook Kiwanis Club’s Circle K representatives recently donated an emergency kit to the Lynbrook Fire Department.

Kiwanis Club donates emergency kit to Lynbrook Fire Department

New York District Kiwanis Circle K presented Lynbrook EMTS with a pediatric trauma kit on Jan. 5. more

1/22/20

Lynbrook firefighters extinguished a car fire at a gas station on the corner of Lakeview and Ocean avenues on Monday.

Lynbrook Fire Department responds to separate car, garage fires

The Lynbrook Fire Department responded to two separate fires on Sunday and Monday. On Sunday, the LFD responded to a garage fire on Wyoming Avenue. Under the direction of Chief Nick … more

1/22/20

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