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Donald Lim didn’t have to coax Theodore, 3, to accept a firefighter’s hat from Rescue Co. 5 Capt. Robin Fitzpatrick at RecruitNY last Sunday.

EMFD shows what it’s like to be a firefighter and EMT

Last Sunday, the East Meadow Fire Department gave those who’ve wondered what it would be like to be a firefighter or an emergency medical technician an opportunity to find out. As participants in RecruitNY, an annual statewide initiative to encourage recruitment, five EMFD firehouses opened their doors to the pubic in East Meadow and Salisbury. more

By Laura Lane | 4/28/21

Barnum Island fire commissioners: Nick Giovanelli, left, Anthony Neglia and Frank Bettineschi. The Barnum Island Fire District provides fire protection and EMS services to Barnum Island residents. It does so without firefighters, trucks or a fire department.

Barnum Island Fire District officials reach out to community ahead of conference center construction

Barnum Island Fire Commissioner Anthony Neglia expressed excitement over the potential uses of the community’s planned fire district conference center and attached garage, slated for … more

By Peter Belfiore | 12/19/17

Ted Wondsel, owner of Ted’s Fishing Station in Point Lookout, has entered into a contract to purchase land that bisects his property, pictured, from the Lido/Point Lookout Fire District.

Voters approve Ted’s Fishing Station deal

By a vote of 641 to 33, Lido Beach and Point Lookout residents voted overwhelmingly on Aug. 22 to allow the operator of a local fishing pier to purchase an adjacent piece of property from the … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/7/17

John VanHouten, left, the former chief for the East Rockaway Fire Department and former Nassau County Fire Commission chairman, swore in John Hennig, Robert Klose, John O’Reilly and Mark Murray as officials for the Fourth Battalion Fire District.

Fourth Battalion Fire District officials and delegates sworn in at annual meeting

At the annual meeting of the Fourth Battalion Fire District, which encompasses the East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook, Malverne, and Rockville Centre fire departments, the newly elected officers and delegates for the coming year were sworn in. more

By Steve Grogan | 5/25/17

South Side Hose Company No. 2’s firehouse in Oceanside has been under construction since Hurricane Sandy.

A long road to recovery

For 90 years, volunteer firefighters have operated out of Oceanside’s South Side Hose Company No. 2 firehouse on Alice Avenue. But for the last four, they have been working out of a trailer in a … more

By Peter Belfiore | 2/28/17

Allaire demonstrated the department’s breathing equipment to Schumer.

Schumer pushes for F.D. grants

New York Senator Charles Schumer announced on Monday his push to increase funding for grant programs that would buy Long Island volunteer fire departments modern and essential equipment. The senator met with various members of the fire service at the Seaford Fire Department’s headquarters on Southard Avenue on Monday to discuss his plan of action. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 12/15/15

William Neill, left, is running for position on the East Meadow Board of Fire Commissioners. Donald Snyder, center, is seeking re-election in the Wantagh Fire District; Robert Bazarewski, right, is running in North Bellmore.

Fire districts to hold elections

East Meadowites will head to the polls to vote in fire commissioner elections on Tuesday, Dec. 8. The East Meadow Fire District covers most of the community, while smaller portions fall within the … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/3/15

Bellissimo unopposed in Seaford

Silvio Bellissimo is running unopposed for a third consecutive term on the Seaford Board of Fire Commissioners. He also served on the board for three years in the 1990s. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/2/15

Wantagh fire medic Sharon Breslin-Tonaty demonstrated the department’s life saving equipment at the Oct. 17 open house. The 2016 budget includes funding for continued fire prevention and safety initiatives.

Wantagh fire taxes tick slightly up

Wantagh’s Board of Fire Commissioners approved its 2016 budget last week, which will fund operations for one of Nassau County’s largest fire departments. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 10/28/15

Ye Olde Firehouse has been slated for demolition after a lengthy process.

Demolition of Ye Olde Firehouse begins

After a lengthy process, the Town of Hempstead issued a permit to the Lido and Point Lookout Fire District on Aug. 6 to demolish the severely damaged Ye Olde Firehouse. Approval to tear down the … more

By Matthew Ern | 8/13/15

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