The third time was truly the charm for James Ervolino. He was elected as second assistant chief of the Valley Stream Fire Department in April on his third try, which puts him in line to become chief in 2016.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/16/12
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John Beck Jr. has devoted nearly three decades of his life to the Valley Stream Fire Department, and he’s only 41 years old. Last month, he achieved a long-time dream when he became the department’s new chief.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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5/9/12
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An early morning house fire required the attention of dozens of firefighters from six different departments on Tuesday. One woman was inside at the time of the fire and was quickly taken to safety by firefighters who were already in the area.
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By Brian Croce
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1/3/12
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A fire at Macy's West at the Green Acres Mall disrupted holiday shoppers and shut down the department store.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/22/11
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A tractor trailer crashed into the Long Island Cardiology Associates building on Franklin Avenue early Friday morning. According to Valley Stream Fire Chief Joseph Fernandez, the driver of the truck suffered a medical emergency, lost control and hit the side the of the building.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/2/11
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A Melrose Street home was left uninhabitable after a fire last Friday evening, the second year in a row Valley Stream has had a house fire on Thanksgiving weekend.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/25/11
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Smoke detectors on every floor. An escape plan in case of a fire. Don’t play with matches. These are some of the lessons that Valley Stream firefighters shared with students during their visit to the William L. Buck School last week.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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10/26/11
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Valley Stream firefighters battled a small blaze in the basement of a Heatherfield Road home last week.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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9/21/11
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Valley Stream resident George Schuchman gazed with pride at a steel beam from the World Trade Center wreckage brought to Hendrickson Park on Tuesday. “I’m proud that the village of Valley Stream has a piece of the World Trade Center,” he said.
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By Clarissa Hamlin
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8/24/11
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Marilyn Moscola said she couldn’t help but exclaim “God Bless America” as members of Boy Scout Troop 116 handed out miniature American flags to parade-goers lining Rockaway Avenue last Saturday. The 40-year resident said seeing the members of the Valley Stream Fire Department march in unison behind the boys was equally stirring.
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By Julie Mansmann
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8/10/11
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