The Huntingtonian | Archive | Fire

Huntington Manor Fire Department Battles House Fire On Alpine Way

July 9, 2017 3:24 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on Alpine Way in South Huntington, on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at about 4 p.m. Firefighters arrived and found an active fire on the first floor of the home which was undergoing renovations. Crews began an aggressive attack on fire and were assisted by the Dix […]

Pickup Truck Blaze in Melville

July 8, 2017 4:55 pm Comments Off

Melville Fire Department volunteers responded to a fully involved pickup truck fire in the parking lot of Estee Lauder on Corporate Center Drive on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at about 11:10 a.m. Two engines and an ambulance were dispatched, under the direction of Chief Jason Bernfeld and Third Assistant Chief Bill Schmitt. Firefighters quickly extinguished […]

Large Blaze Doused By Dix Hills Fire Department on LIE

July 8, 2017 4:20 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a car fire on the Long Island Expressway in the westbound lanes, just west of Commack Road at around 7pm on July 4, 2017. Three engines and two ambulances were dispatched and under the direction of Assistant Chiefs Joe Williamson and Brett Tepe. Firefighters used 750 gallons of […]

Halesite Fire Department Holds 116th Annual Installation of Officers 6/10/17

June 30, 2017 4:51 pm Comments Off

The Chiefs and Officers of the Halesite Fire Department were sworn in on Saturday June 10th, 2017.
Chief Greg Colonna, and his 1st and 2nd Assistant Chief’s James Magerle and Dominic Spada were sworn in, followed by their line and rescue officers. Rookie of the Year was awarded to Liam Dreusike and Nina Fleisig. Rescue […]

Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council Installs Officers

June 25, 2017 12:24 pm Comments Off

The Town of Huntington Fire Chiefs’ Council recently installed their officers at the annual installation meeting held at the Northport Fire Department. Huntington Town Clerk Jo-Ann Raia administered the oath of office to the executive board.

Pictured from left, Ex-Chief Dan McConnell, Halesite FD, First Vice President; Ex-Chief John McDonough, Northport FD, President; Town Clerk Jo-Ann […]

Dix Hills Firefighters Honored for Service

June 25, 2017 11:56 am Comments Off

Three members of the Dix Hills Fire Department were recently recognized for their outstanding service at the department’s 70th Annual Installation Dinner. Suffolk Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services Deputy Commissioner John Jordan presented Proclamations on behalf of County Executive Steve Bellone to Ex-Chiefs Steve Kamvakis, Phil Tepe, Jr., and Robert Fling. Chiefs Kamvakis and Tepe were both recognized […]

RAIA: ASSEMBLY PASSES VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BILL

June 21, 2017 4:41 pm Comments Off

Today, the New York State Assembly unanimously passed Assembly Bill 711-B, which will expand medical coverage for volunteers to cover diagnoses of cancer in relation to the duties they perform as firefighters. Passage of the NYS Volunteer Firefighters Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Act will grant volunteer firefighters a disability benefit package to help assist in […]

Melville Fire Department Responds to Northern State Car Fire

June 15, 2017 12:41 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department was dispatched for a car fire on the Northern State Parkway in the eastbound lanes between exits 40 and 41 (Route 110 and Wolf Hill Road) on Wednesday, June 14, at about 6:55 p.m. Firefighters responded with an engine and heavy rescue truck, and extinguished a working fire in a Volkswagen. The […]

Fire at Apex Rehab Center

June 15, 2017 12:04 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a fire at the Apex Rehabilitation Center on Birchwood Drive in South Huntington on Wednesday morning, June 14, 2017 at about 7 a.m. The fire occurred in the attic on one of the facility’s buildings, and was quickly extinguished by firefighters. Huntington Manor firefighters were assisted by the Dix […]

Sink Hole In Huntington Sucks in 2 Workers One Dies

May 25, 2017 1:59 pm Comments Off

Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad detectives are investigating an incident during which a man was killed after he became trapped underground when the ground gave way in Huntington.

A crew was installing a cesspool at a home located at 2 Beech Place in Huntington, NY when the ground gave way trapping Edward Sinnott at approximately 12:50 […]