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Members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department responded to a car fire at Karp Automotive on Sunrise Highway.

Rockville Centre Fire Department fights car fires at auto dealership

Rockville Centre firefighters, under the command of Chief Eric Burel, responded Saturday afternoon to a reported car fire at the Karp Automotive dealership on Sunrise Highway. more

By Jill Nossa | 11/16/20

Members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department marched to the ceremony on Sunday.

Rockville Centre Fire Department pays tribute to members who lost their lives

On Sunday, the Rockville Centre Fire Department held its annual memorial service for members who have died over the past year. Mayor Francis Murray, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, Trustee Nancy Howard, Trustee Emilio Grillo, Trustee Michael Sepe and residents joined Chief Eric Burel and the RVCFD at Firemans Memorial Park to pay respect to the individuals who put the needs of others before their own. more

By Jill Nossa | 10/22/20

At a news conference on June 17 at the Lynbrook Restorative Therapy & Nursing facility, Patricia Lewis thanked the Lakeview Fire Department for putting out her house fire.

Double amputee escapes fire after training at Lynbrook rehab facility helps save her

Double amputee Patricia Lewis acted quickly when a fire started in her basement on April 10. She put on her artificial legs and got out of her Rockville Centre home before the Lakeview Fire Department arrived to put out the fire. more

By Nakeem Grant and Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

At a news conference on June 17, double amputee Patricia Lewis thanked the Lakeview Fire Department for putting out her house fire.

Double amputee thanks Lakeview firefighters for heroics

Double amputee Patricia Lewis acted quickly when a fire started in her basement on April 10. She put on her artificial legs and got out of her Rockville Centre home before the Lakeview Fire … more

By Nakeem Grant and Mike Smollins | 6/25/20

The Rockville Centre Fire Department is taking extra measures to ensure everyone's health during the time of the coronavirus.

Rockville Centre Fire Department adapts in time of coronavirus

The Rockville Centre Fire Department is adapting in the time of the coronavirus while still giving 100 percent to their duties, said Fire Chief Eric Burel. more

By Briana Bonfiglio | 3/31/20

Junior firefighters Aidan Stutzmann and Patrick Schowerer assisted Marina Culligan, top right, in using the fire hose.

Children, community celebrate Heroes Day at Rockville Centre Public Library

Children had a meet and greet with village police officers, firefighters and emergency medical technicians on Aug. 16. more

8/22/19

Frank H. Degen served the South Hempstead Fire Department as a volunteer for 69 years.

Longest active South Hempstead Fire Department member dies

South Hempstead Fire Department honored its late ex-chief, past fire commissioner and 69-year member Frank H. Degen, badge 294, last week. He was the longest active member in the department’s history. more

7/25/19

Rockville Centre Fire Chief Eric Burel, right, urged voters to support Proposition 1 during the village’s June 18 election, which would upgrade the village’s Length of Service Award Program for volunteer firefighters. First Assistant Chief Jim Avondet looked on.

Award program for volunteer firefighters on the ballot for Village of Rockville Centre's June 18 election

A new pension-style program for firefighters, which will be on the ballot in next week’s village election, would, if passed, help better recruit and retain members, fire officials said. more

By Ben Strack | 6/13/19

Firefighters carried the body of Eugene J. Murray out of St. Agnes Cathedral after a funeral Mass last Saturday. The former mayor and fire chief died on April 2, at 93.

Rockville Centre community mourns loss of Eugene J. Murray

Hundreds paid tribute to Eugene J. Murray, who died last week at his home in Rockville Centre, during a funeral Mass on April 6 at St. Agnes Cathedral. more

By Ben Strack | 4/11/19

The village board honored Fire Chief Brian Cook, center, on April 1.

Village officials thank Rockville Centre Fire Chief Brian Cook for service, leadership

Village officials lauded Brian Cook, who addressed the Board of Trustees for the last time as chief of the Rockville Centre Fire Department during a meeting at Village Hall on April 1. more

By Ben Strack | 4/11/19

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