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Oceanside Fire Department teamed up with McDonald’s on Atlantic Avenue to assist in volunteer fire department recruitment efforts.

Oceanside Fire Department teams with local McDonalds to boost firefighter recruitment

The McDonald’s restaurant on 31-35 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside helped out the Oceanside Fire Department in their recruiting campaign. The restaurant began to display recruitment flyers by the … more

By Kepherd Daniel | 8/19/23

Robert Moyer Jr. with his 95-year-old father, Robert Moyer, the oldest member of the Oceanside F.D. and the only person in the photo at right, taken at an OFD function in 1952, who’s still living.

Firefighter with many memories made honorary chief after 75 years of active service

Robert Moyer, 95, is the oldest living member of Salamander Hook, Ladder and Bucket Company No. 1 in Oceanside, with a record of 75 years of active service. Moyer was recently honored with the … more

By Karina Kovac | 6/18/23

The Oceanside Fire Department displays its unit citation award from the Nassau County Fire Commission. Oceanside was honored for its actions in a person-vs.-machine accident in April 2022.

Oceanside Fire Department receives citation

Piece by piece, members of the Oceanside Fire Department had to disassemble a cookie manufacturing machine when a woman got her arm trapped inside it last April 5. The department’s extensive … more

By Karina Kovac | 4/30/23

The Joe & Hellen Darion Foundation treasurer and director Bruce Nadler, middle, alongside the Oceanside Fire Department chiefs who presented him with an award.

Bruce Nadler given award of appreciation

The Joe & Hellen Darion Foundation was presented with a plaque honoring their continued support of the Oceanside Fire Department on March 16 by the chiefs, officers and members of the Fire … more

Farrah Salazar | 4/9/23

Andy Butera is honored by the East Meadow Fire Department and American Legion Post 1082, in a photo that helped photo Tim Baker win an award from the New York Press Association over the weekend.

Herald wins nine state awards, including best sports feature

Herald Community Newspapers took home nine state awards at the New York Press Association’s annual Better Newspaper Contest over the weekend in Albany. more

STAFF REPORT | 4/1/23

At Oceanside Fire Department headquarters, former chief Robert Sutton Sr., commissioner and former chief Charles Fortin, department chief Charles Daskalakis, former Assemblywoman Missy Miller, third assistant chief Sean Lynch, Commissioner Michael Graham and District Manager John Lund III.

New sign will keep Oceanside safe, informed

One of the last things then Assemblywoman Missy Miller did for the 20th district before resigning in 2022 to become the Councilwoman for the Town of Hempstead was secure funding through the state for … more

3/17/23

An ecstatic Karl Thuge sat at the driver’s wheel of the historic 1947 Mack truck that he and members of the Columbia Engine Company No. 1 Historical Committee — including Bill Lynch, left, and Fredrick Robinson — sought. Thuge worked in the same factory in which the truck was built in 1947.

F.D. welcomes 1947 Mack fire truck back to Oceanside

It was a symbol of strength, power and durability. The 1947 Mack Model 45S was a pioneering apparatus at the time, and was heavily used in efforts by fire stations across the country to fight … more

By Karina Kovac | 12/1/22

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll presenting the award to the Oceanside Fire Department.

Oceanside FD receives Firematic Award

The Oceanside Fire Department was awarded with the Town of Hempstead 2022 Firematic Award on Oct. 2, for their efforts in saving a woman whose arm was trapped inside heavy machinery at her cookie … more

10/20/22

Terrace Hose Co. No. 3 Fire Commissioner Mike Graham, his son, Cooper, who has retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, and his wife, Rachel.

Terrace Hose Co. No. 3 to hold barbecue for fire chief’s son

Terrace Hose Co. No. 3 will hold a barbecue on Saturday, July 16, at the firehouse, 2543 Columbus Ave., to raise money and awareness for Cooper Graham, the five-month-old son of fire commissioner Mike Graham. more

By Taylor Nicioli | 7/11/22

Santa takes a look at his naughty and nice lists before embarking on his annual run through Oceanside.

Santa and Oceanside FD parade around town

Santa Claus came to town on Sunday evening, riding atop an Oceanside Fire Department firetruck for his annual Santa Run. The OFD escorted Santa for meet-and-greets with kids of all ages at Schools 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, and 9, and Swirls and Twirls for a treat. more

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com | 12/24/21

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