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Fire chief's view of Fireman's Field issue

Let me give the residents of Rockville Centre a brief history on Fireman’s Field. In 1935, the Village of Rockville Centre set aside and dedicated a section of land on the south side of its sewer … more

Chief Mark Murray | 1/15/10

With thanks

A certificate of appreciation was presented by Major Timothy J. Hiel of the 2nd Battalion 25th Marines in Garden City to the Rockville Centre Fire Department for its second annual Toys for Tots … more

1/15/10

This sliding gate with a door and a lock was installed over the weekend at the main entrance to Fireman's Field.

Mending fences?

To the surprise of both village and school officials, a work crew has installed a gate and several new posts, presumably for a second gate, between the South Side High School campus and Fireman’s Field, adjacent to the school. The work on the gate at the main entrance to the field, which began on Dec. 30, was completed last weekend. more

Judy Rattner | 1/6/10

Toys for Tots

The Rockville Centre Fire Department is once again taking part in the Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” program. more

12/2/09

Village Fire and Police Department color guards, in full dress, led off the ceremony.

Forever in their debt

On the 90th anniversary of what was once known as Armistice Day, members of the Rockville Centre community paused to give thanks and honor the courage and sacrifice of the men and women in the country's armed services. more

Judy Rattner | 11/19/09

Recognized for valor

hn Busching, 1st Assistant Chief of the Rockville Centre Fire Department, was recognized for his valor at the Town of Hempstead’s annual Firematic Awards last month. more

11/11/09

In the pregame ceremony, Gavin Ahern, right, donned the jersey once worn by Joe Hunter. Co-captain Dylan Scaduto, left, and head coach Paul Mastronardi, center, were joined by Hunter's family, neighbors, former firefighting colleagues and members of the Board of Education.

A big jersey to fill

Eight years after he perished at age 31 during the attacks of Sept. 11, former South Side Cyclone Joe Hunter, a New York City firefighter and a South Hempstead volunteer, was remembered by the school’s football team: Lineman Gavin Ahern, one of the team’s captains, was chosen to wear Hunter’s jersey, No. 50, at a moving pregame ceremony last Saturday. more

Judy Rattner | 10/8/09

Firefighter Charley Krahm shows Nico and Paolo Primavera and their friend how to maneuver a heavy fire hose.

Open house this Sunday

The Rockville Centre Fire Department will host an Open House at each of its five neighborhood firehouses this Sunday, Oct. 4 in observance of Fire Prevention Week. more

10/1/09

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