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Rose Swenson was honored at the 2014 6th Battalion Parade because of her dedication to the Wantagh Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.

Wantagh Fire Department volunteer dies at 101

Rose Swenson, a longtime member of the Wantagh Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, died on Feb. 22. She was 101. The Wantagh Fire Department serves all of Wantagh, Seaford Harbor and parts of … more

By Julie Mansmann | 3/15/17

The driver of a 2007 Freightliner lost control of his truck just west of Seaford Avenue on Jan. 13.

Truck driver dies in blaze on Sunrise

A box-truck driver died in a blaze after he crashed into a guardrail on Sunrise Highway and parked cars at the Wantagh Long Island Rail Road station on Jan. 13, according to the Nassau County Police … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/17/17

State trooper spots Wantagh blaze

While patrolling the Wantagh Parkway on Jan. 5, New York State Trooper Michael Kraus spotted a column of black smoke coming from the neighborhood. The source was a home on Waterbury Drive, which Wantagh Fire Department officials said was badly damaged by a large fire. more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/10/17

Wantagh hosts first firematic awards

Wantagh Fire Department leaders hosted their first firematic awards ceremony on Nov. 7 to recognize members for their community and meritorious services. more

By Rebecca Anderson | 11/22/16

Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 will lead this year’s Memorial Day parade, which starts at 10 a.m. on Monday.

Here come the parades

“I really believe in the quote, ‘Those who forget their history are doomed to repeat it,’” said John Sottnik, third vice commander of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. “American men and women have fought and died to preserve our freedom, and we celebrate and give thanks for their ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day so that we, and our children, can live in liberty and freedom. Memorial Day is a history lesson for all of us in Wantagh.” more

By Rebecca Anderson | 5/24/16

Wantagh firefighters quickly extinguished a bedroom fire at the Cedar Cove senior apartment complex in Seaford on Jan. 14.

Candle sparks fire in Seaford

A quick response by firefighters limited the damage to once unit at the Cedar Cove senior apartment complex in Seaford last week. Three people were left homeless and were provided with emergency sheltering by the Red Cross. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 1/15/16

Wantagh firefighter dies at 57

Wantagh Fire Department Ex-Captain Denis Carroll died suddenly on Dec. 21. He was 57. more

By Harry Loud | 1/6/16

The Wantagh Fire Department burned off the rest of the propane tank on Roger Drive last Friday.

Propane explosion averted in Wantagh

The Wantagh Fire Department responded to a fire in the backyard of 3549 Roger Drive on Dec. 4. The fire had spread to a open air gazebo which was housing three 20-pound propane tanks. more

12/9/15

Donald Snyder is running for his 11th term as a Wantagh fire commissioner.

Five decades and counting

Donald Snyder joined the Wantagh Fire Department at a time when the community was growing rapidly after World War II. And after 64 years of service to the department, he is ready to commit to another five. more

By Andrew Hackmack | 12/1/15

The Wantagh Fire Department battled an evening blaze on Springtime Lane in Levittown last week.

Fire strikes Levitt home

A fire struck a Springtime Lane home the evening of Nov. 16. No one was home at the time and the fire caused considerable smoke and water damage throughout. more

By Harry Loud | 11/24/15

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