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Huntington Fire Department Battles House Fire on Fairview Street

February 23, 2016 2:20 pm Comments Off

Huntington Fire Department volunteers responded to a house fire on Fairview Street on Saturday, February 20, at about 4:25 pm. Upon arrival, firefighters found a heavy smoke condition on the second floor and discovered a fire in the walls and ceiling of a bedroom. Firefighters began an aggressive attack on the fire, and had the blaze under […]

Centerport Fire Department Mourns Loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire

February 22, 2016 3:31 pm Comments Off

The Centerport Fire Department mourned the loss of Ex-Captain Edward McGuire Jr., who passed away on February 2 at the age of 78. McGuire was born in
Queens, NY, and later moved to Centerport, joining the department in 1976.

McGuire was a very active volunteer, first serving as Lieutenant and Captain of the then Service Company. During […]

DIX HILLS FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS INSTALLATION CEREMONY

February 18, 2016 3:31 pm Comments Off

Assemblyman Chad A. Lupinacci, Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Town Clerk Jo-Anne Raia and Coucilperson Susan Berland, were on hand February 7, 2016 to congratulate leaders of the Dix Hills Fire Department on their installment to serve in various leadership positions.
Three of the individuals installed on Sunday are new to board-level leadership positions in the department. Those include […]

Overwhelming Support from Community

February 17, 2016 7:22 pm Comments Off

Dear Friends, Family and Neighbors,
Thanks to the outpouring of generous donations from the community members like you, we have fulfilled this families’ needs. Thank you to anyone who donated anything; it’s just that easy to be a hometown hero to a family in need. I am proud to have such great neighbors!
Stay Safe!
Greg Colonna
Chief of […]

Cove Road Fire Battled by Halesite FD

February 16, 2016 6:53 pm 1 Comment

On the afternoon of Sunday February 14, 2016, Halesite Fire Department was called by 911 dispatcher with a report of a bedroom fire on Cove Road in Halesite. The fire was advanced and vented upon arrival, with fire extending to the front and back of the building and also to the second floor. While the […]

Melville Fire Department Mourns Loss of Ex-Captain Robert Earley, Sr.

February 13, 2016 1:28 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department recently mourned the loss of Ex-Captain Robert Earley, Sr., 88, a dedicated and well-respected member of the department for 53 years who passed away on January 29, 2016. In June of 1932 when Robert was four-years-old, his father William retired from the NYPD. The family moved to Montague, NJ, where he […]

88 Year Old Wheelchair Bound Woman Saved from Fire by SCPD Officer Funaro with Good Samaritan Joseph Cartelli

February 11, 2016 4:26 pm Comments Off

Second Precinct Police Officer Matthew Funaro responded to a 4:45 p.m. call of a house fire at 120 Old
Winkle Point Road in Eatons Neck. When Officer Funaro arrived, he observed flames and heavy smoke emanating from the second floor of the home. The officer entered through a sliding door and located the resident, Helen Morris, […]

Fire at 45 Caldwell Street, Huntington Station Handled by Huntington Manor FD

January 14, 2016 6:55 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded and found a heavy smoke condition on arrival. Firefighters stretched a hose line to the basement and quickly knocked down the fire, under the command of Chief Frank McQuade. Firefighters rescued two pet cats. A woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation by Huntington Community First Aid […]

Chimney Fire in South Huntington Battled by Huntington Manor Fire Dept.

January 10, 2016 12:50 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to multiple reports of a house fire on Schubert Court off Old Country Road in South Huntington, Saturday, January 9, at about 8:25 p.m. First arriving units found the fireplace chimney involved in fire with extension to the attic. Huntington Manor firefighters aggressively battled the blaze which was brought […]

Halesite Fire Department Annual Winter Blood Drive

January 5, 2016 3:18 pm Comments Off

Dear Neighbors,
Just a reminder that the Department will be hosting our Annual Winter Blood Drive this Friday January 8th from 3:30-8:00 pm at the fire house. All attendees will be served light refreshments by the Ladies Auxiliary, and the Long Island Blood Services will provide a free McDonald’s sandwich voucher to all who attend in […]