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East Northport FD Battles Building Blaze at Genola Cemetery

The East Northport Fire Department was activated for a building fire on the grounds of Genola Cemetery on Laurel Road, Saturday, February 23, 2019, at about 1:30 pm.

First arriving firefighters found a fully involved fire in a one-story maintenance building, and began an aggressive attack on the fire. Sixty firefighters using eight trucks had the blaze under control within 40 minutes, under the […]

March 2, 2019 4:20 pm / Comments Off / Read More

House Fire on Seton Street Melville

February 18, 2019 3:47 pm Comments Off

Melville FD Battles House Fire The Melville Fire Department responded to a house
fire on Seton Street, Saturday morning, February 16,2018 at about 9:30 am. Melville
firefighters quickly arrived and found an active fire on the exterior rear of the
home and the basement, first and second floors. Firefighters began an aggressive
attack on the fire using three hose lines, […]

Melville Fire Department Battles Condo Fire In The Greens

December 30, 2018 5:00 am Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to reports of a fire at The Greens on Adriatic Drive, Thursday, December 27, at 4:10 pm. First arriving units found a heavy fire condition on the first and second floors involving two condos in the 16 unit building. Crews began an aggressive attack on the blaze and were assisted by […]

New Chiefs At Centerport Fire Department

December 27, 2018 6:00 am Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department recently elected their new Chief officers for 2019. Elected to the position of Second Assistant Chief and new to the Chief’s office is Eagle Truck Company Captain Kyle McLaughlin. Moving up to First Assistant Chief is Andrew Heglund, and the new Chief of the Department is Richard Miltner. The Chiefs presented McLaughlin with his […]

Crash And Fire On North Service Road

December 12, 2018 11:31 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department was dispatched to an early morning motor vehicle accident and fire on the North Service Road west of Commack Road, Sunday, December 9, 2018 at about 2:20 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find a fully engulfed vehicle that struck a utility pole. Crews from Rescue Engine 2-8-14 extinguished the fire as EMT’s from […]

Santa Visits Centerport Fire Department

December 6, 2018 4:03 pm Comments Off

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived from the North Pole on a fire engine at the Centerport Fire Department for the annual Tree Lighting ceremony held on December 2, 2018. Santa greeted all the children and everyone was treated to hot chocolate and donuts served by the Centerport Ladies Auxiliary. Caroling was led by students from […]

Letter From Halesite Fire Chief

November 11, 2018 3:45 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Halesite Fire Department is once again collecting donations of canned food, non-perishables, and toiletries to help support the Family Service League. Located on Park Avenue in Huntington, The Family Service League has been helping the less fortunate of Long Island for over 85 years. They accept donations year round […]

Melville Fire Department Battles Condo Fire at The Coves

October 25, 2018 10:22 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to a fire at The Coves at Melville, a senior condo complex on Morley Circle, Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at 10:54 am. The fire was reported as smoke in a second floor unit. Upon arrival, firefighters located an active fire in the ground floor unit below. About 40 firefighters quickly […]

Centerport Fire Department Honors Ken Klerk for 70 Years of Service

October 9, 2018 11:41 am Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department recently recognized Ex-Chief Ken Klerk for his 70 years of dedicated service as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. Klerk joined the department in 1948, advanced through the officer’s ranks and served as Chief of the Department from 1968-1969. He was also a Fire Commissioner from 1970-1990, Captain of the Fire Police, Centerport Rescue Squad member […]

Melville EMS Squad Saves Choking Infant

October 9, 2018 10:13 am Comments Off

Teamwork and the quick response of the Melville Fire Department Rescue Squad saved the life of an 11-month old infant girl on Friday night, October 5, 2018. Melville Rescue Squad ambulance 2-5-45 was returning to headquarters following the third call of the evening, when they were contacted on the radio by Dispatcher Kevin Meneilly directing them to respond to […]