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Letter from the Halesite Chief: ELF Sleigh Book (Your Help Needed!)

December 14, 2016 5:15 pm Comments Off

Son of a Nutcracker! 2017 marks the 14th anniversary of the sleigh from “Elf” being at the Halesite Fire Department. In celebration of this event, Galgos Entertainment and Giordano studios will publish a commemorative book of photographs and stores about the famous sleigh.
Over the last 14 years, thousands of photos have been taken in and […]

New Fire Chiefs at Centerport Fire Department

December 12, 2016 2:11 pm Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department recently elected their new Chief officers for 2017. Elected to the position of Second Assistant Chief and new to the Chief’s office is Ex-Captain Andrew Heglund. Moving up to First Assistant Chief is Richard Miltner, and the new Chief of the Department is Thomas Boyd. Andrew Heglund was congratulated by his proud dad Paul […]

Family Escapes Commack House Fire

December 11, 2016 2:51 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department responded to battle a fire that broke out in the attic of a house on Melrose Lane, Friday, December 9, 2016 shortly before 10 pm. The family of three was able to safely escape the fire uninjured.

About 50 Commack firefighters using nine trucks battled the blaze under the direction Chief Richard Myers. Firefighters brought […]

Letter from the Halesite Chief: Santa’s Ride 12/17/16

December 6, 2016 1:08 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
On Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 11:00am- 2:30pm, Santa will travel through the Halesite Fire District along with some of his very merry friends. The following is the list of scheduled stops where you can bring your family to meet up with them:
North Country Village Plaza – 11:00am
Flower Hill School – 11:45am
Bay Hills Beach […]

Over Turned Car on Cove Road

December 5, 2016 4:55 pm Comments Off

The Halesite Fire Department was called to an overturned vehicle on Cove Road at 3:12 pm December 2, 2016. One passenger was involved in the crash and was transported to Huntington Hospital .

Halesite responded with a Heavy Rescue Truck, ambulance and Mini-Pumper. A total of 23 members responded and were under the command of 1st […]

See Santa Claus in Dix Hills

December 5, 2016 4:12 pm Comments Off

Santa Claus is Coming to Dix Hills FD

Santa and his helpers from the Dix Hills Fire Department, with a fire engine and ambulance escort, will be traveling through the streets of Dix Hills bringing holiday greetings and candy treats for the children.
Residents are welcome to flag down Santa and have a picture taken with him.
Weather permitting, Santa and […]

Huntington Manor Fire Annual Christmas Tree Sale

December 3, 2016 4:57 pm Comments Off

Need a Christmas Tree? Come support the Huntington Manor Fire Department Hose Company! We have fresh cut trees in a variety of sizes! Our tree lot is now open weekdays 5 P.M. until close and Weekends 9 A.M. until close! We are located at Station 2 on New York Ave between East 23rd and East […]

Santa Visits the Centerport Fire Department

December 1, 2016 5:13 pm Comments Off

With lights flashing and sirens sounding, Santa and his helpers from the Centerport Fire Department arrived by Ladder Truck at the Centerport firehouse where he spread holiday greetings to all. The evening began as students from Harborfield schools led over 100 visitors in singing Christmas Carols and the tree was lit. Santa and Mrs. Claus greeted many local […]

Melville Fire Department Responds to Overturned Dump Truck

November 29, 2016 1:07 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department responded to an crash involving an overturned 18-wheel dump truck on Route 110 and the South Service Road on Tuesday morning, November 29, at around 5:30 a.m. The crash occurred as the truck was turning and the full load of dirt it was carrying shifted, overturning the truck onto its side and rupturing […]

Melville Fire Department Wins Holiday Parade Contest

November 27, 2016 4:23 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department captured the Best Holiday Float Award at the Huntington Holiday Parade in Huntington Village on Saturday night. Melville’s float was complete with holiday toys and real life cartoon characters. Local fire departments competed in a friendly competition to determine who gets to play Santa Claus in next year’s parade, which will be Melville.
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