The Oceanside Fire Department elected new chiefs Dec. 3. From left, First Assistant Chief Kevin Klein, Chief of the Department JT Madden and Second Assistant Chief Dave Bettes.
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12/9/15
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A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness.
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By Rossana Weitekamp
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10/14/15
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By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . .
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10/1/15
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The Oceanside Fire Department showed off its high-tech command room on Foxhurst Road to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Sept. 1.
The Dispatching Office and Command Center, which opened last …
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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9/9/15
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An accident at the corner of Waukena Avenue and Park Avenue on Aug. 15 brought out the Oceanside Fire department and two ambulances. According to Fire Chief John Madden, four people were transported …
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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8/19/15
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The Oceanside Fire Department is holding a blood drive August 19.
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By Barbra Rubin-Perry
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8/12/15
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The Oceanside Fire Department hosted the 2nd Battalion Parade on Saturday. Area fire departments from Island Park, Long Beach, East Rockaway, Freeport, Baldwin and — of course — Oceanside …
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8/12/15
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A car accident at the intersection of Waukena Avenue and Brower Avenue sent one person to the hospital, according to the Oceanside Fire Department. Two cars were involved in the crash.
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By Rebecca Melnitsky
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8/5/15
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Lulu the elelphant received a bath from Oceanside firefighter Michael Pignotti before the Cole Bros. Circus show on July 27 at Fireman’s Field.
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7/29/15
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The Oceanside Fire Department were called to 140 Atlantic Ave for a report of a cat trapped in a sewer. The cat had been missing for 17 days. When Chief Madden arrived he confirmed the cat was in the …
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5/13/15
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