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Greenlawn Fire Department Battles Vehicle Fire on Dawson Drive

January 1, 2018 4:17 pm Comments Off

The Greenlawn Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire at a residence on Dawson Drive, Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 3:24 p.m. Upon arrival, an SUV was found involved in fire in the driveway. Under the direction of First Assistant Chief Joe Costanza assisted by Second Assistant Chief Angelo Santomauro and Third Assistant Chief Pete Miller, crews from first […]

Centerport Firefighters Clear Fallen Tree from Route 25A On Christmas Day

December 27, 2017 5:57 pm Comments Off

Firefighters from the Centerport Fire Department were called out on a windy Christmas morning 2017 for reports of a tree down across Route 25A near Lone Oak Drive at about 11:05 a.m. The large tree snapped off and struck electrical lines, causing a power outage in the area. Firefighters used chainsaws to cut up the tree and removed […]

Huntington Bay 8,000 Square Foot Mansion Burns To The Ground

December 26, 2017 3:37 pm Comments Off

At approximately 11am on December 22, 2017, the Halesite Fire Department was activated for a reported basement fire in the historical Bay Crest section of Huntington Bay. Upon arrival, first due units requested reactivation of the alarm and mutual aid assistance for a fully involved working structure fire in an 8,000 square-foot mansion. Fire was venting on nearly all […]

Greenlawn Fire Department Rescue Squad Named EMS Service Of The Year

December 1, 2017 3:53 pm Comments Off

Greenlawn FD Rescue Squad Stands Out Among Hundreds of Departments Across the Nation as Recipient
of National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) Volunteer EMS Service Of The Year
The Greenlawn Fire Department Rescue Squad has received the prestigious 2017 Volunteer EMS Service Of The Year Award from the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). Given annually, […]

Greenlawn Fire Department Battles Garage Fire

November 25, 2017 7:17 pm Comments Off

The Greenlawn Fire Department responded to a fire in a detached garage to the rear of a residence on Smith Street, November 16 at 5:48 p.m. Upon arrival, units encountered heavy fire in the garage which was reportedly utilized as an artist’s studio and storage. First due crews made an aggressive attack on the fire while protecting […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Battles Townhouse Fire

November 19, 2017 8:46 am Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department responded to a townhouse fire at The Gates of Dix Hills on Sabrina Court off Deer Park Road, Tuesday morning, November 7, 2017 at about 8:20 a.m. Firefighters battled a car fire that extended to the garage of the two-story townhouse . Firefighters from Dix Hills were assisted by Melville and Huntington Manor fire department, […]

Open Letter from the Centerport Fire Department:

October 31, 2017 5:15 pm Comments Off

The volunteers of the Centerport Fire Department would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the community for their support of our second annual Country Concert and BBQ Cook-Off Fundraiser, which was held at Centerport Beach on September 23, 2017. We would also like to extend a special thank you to all of our sponsors for their generous […]

Residents Attend Melville Fire Department Open House

October 31, 2017 5:11 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department recently held their annual Open House at fire headquarters on Sweet Hollow Road. The event brought several hundred visitors that learned about fire prevention and safety, and got to see actual firefighting and rescue demonstrations by Melville’s bravest. There were free raffles and prizes for smoke alarms and fire extinguishers, snacks served by […]

Huntington Manor Fire Department Battles Car Fire On East 8th Street

October 5, 2017 2:48 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a car fire on East 8th Street on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at about 2 a.m. The Mercedes-Benz sedan was fully involved in flames when firefighters arrived on the scene. The blaze was quickly brought under control and there were no injuries reported. Units were under the command of […]

Huntington Fire Department Open House on Sunday, October 1 , 2017

September 26, 2017 11:17 am Comments Off

The Huntington Fire Department is inviting its residents to their annual Open House on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 11am – 1pm at the firehouse on 1 Leverich Place between New York Avenue and Wall Street. There will be many events and demonstrations as well as fire prevention and safety information given by Huntington’s volunteer firefighters. Children will be able to practice […]