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The ups and downs of storm response
Sun and warmer temperatures are making the Jan. 23 blizzard seem like a distant memory, but there’s still a month and a half to go until spring . . . more
A dry eight-foot Christmas tree can burn in less than a minute.
It’s peak holiday fire time
A dried-out, eight-foot Christmas tree can light, blaze and burn to ash in less than a minute, causing considerable damage in the process, according to research by the National Institute of … more
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A man wandering around storm drains underneath Valley Stream was rescued by emergency responders.
Man stuck in storm drain is rescued in Valley Stream
A man who was wandering around and got stuck in the storm drains under Valley Stream was rescued this morning by a task force of over 100 responders from the Nassau County Police, several fire departments and EMS personnel. Emergency responders said they believe the man is homeless and may suffer from mental illness. more
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Be properly prepared for a fire in your home
By now most people are familiar with their local fire departments’ reminders to change the batteries in their smoke detectors . . . more
The Lynbrook "Tumblers" competed at the State Old Fashioned Drill in Merrick. Fire departments from all over Nassau County will compete in similar events in Rockville Centre on July 25.
Firefighters to participate in County parade, drill
Rockville Centre will be hosting fire departments from across the area for the 2015 Nassau County Parade and Drill Tournament on Saturday, July 25. more
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Merrick Road will be closed between Ocean Avenue and Horton Avenue on Saturday, beginning at 4:30 p.m. and reopening at approximately 7:30 p.m.
Portion of Merrick Road to close on Saturday
On this Saturday, June 27, Merrick Road in Lynbrook will be closed between Ocean Avenue and Horton Avenue in preparation for the Lynbrook Fire Department’s 4th Battalion Parade. The road will … more
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For volunteers, to give is to get
Since April is National Volunteer Month, let’s consider what volunteering really is: a vital part of every community . . . more
Best practices when the snow flies
As a result of our recent hit-and-miss dealings with Mother Nature, we need to accept the fact that we can never take her for granted. more
The workshop will include instructions on how to use the opiod overdose kit.
ERFD to host Narcan workshop
Residents concerned about the rising rates of opioid use and overdoses will have a chance next week to learn about how to respond in emergency situations. At least 87 people died in Nassau County … more
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Firefighters used ladders to get down the ravine to rescue a woman.
Trapped passenger rescued by LFD
Lynbrook firefighters rescued a passenger trapped in her SUV after it ran off Peninsula Boulevard last Sunday, landing in the ravine that runs along the road just south of Sunrise … more
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