The Huntingtonian | Archive | Police/Fire/EMS

One Injured in Commack Car Crash

October 21, 2016 2:43 pm Comments Off

The Commack Fire Department, Commack Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Suffolk Police responded to a two-car crash Thursday night, October 20, 2016 at about 8:15 p.m. on Harned Road north of New Highway. One of the drivers involved was injured and transported to Southside Hospital. Commack firefighters were on the scene with an engine and a heavy […]

Ed Mangano-Nassau Executive & Wife, Plus Oysterbay Town Supervisor Venditto Indicted. Who’s NEXT?

October 20, 2016 4:42 pm Comments Off

13 count indictment for Ed Managano Nassau County Executive, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Vendditto, plus Mangano’s wife Linda. Read the full indictment below. It states they are charged with Conspiracy to commit federal program bribery and honest services fraud, plus Mangano charged with extortion. Venditto and the Manganos are charged with obstruction of justice. […]

Wanted for Criminal Mischief at William T. Rodgers Middle School

October 18, 2016 2:18 am Comments Off

Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the people who damaged an electronic sign at a Kings Park school in September.
A group of approximately 10 youths threw rocks at an electronic sign, damaging it, at William T. Rodgers Middle School, located at […]

Melville Fire Department Dedicates Heavy Rescue Truck and Ambulance

October 17, 2016 3:45 pm Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department recently dedicated a new heavy rescue truck and ambulance at a wet down ceremony held a fire headquarters. The Spartan Custom Heavy Rescue Truck carries a full complement of rescue equipment including three sets of Hurst “Jaws of Life” tools and rescue airbags. The PL Custom Freightliner ambulance is the largest of […]

Car Overturns in Jericho Turnpike Crash

October 17, 2016 3:17 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department and Suffolk Police responded to a three-vehicle crash with one car overturning on its side Saturday night, October 15, 2016, on East Jericho Turnpike and Thorney Avenue in Huntington Station. Manor firefighters dispatched an engine and heavy rescue truck, under the direction of Third Assistant Chief Chuck Brady. Firefighters applied an […]

Huntington Manor Fire Department Battles Garage Fire in Huntington Station

October 14, 2016 12:07 pm Comments Off

The Huntington Manor Fire Department responded to a fully engulfed detached garage fire on Fourth Avenue in Huntington Station, Friday, October 14, 2016 at about 8:30 a.m. Forty firefighters using five trucks battled the blaze and were able to keep it from spreading to an adjacent garage. First Assistant Chief Mike DePasquale and Third Assistant Chief Chuck […]

Teens Visit Firehouse to Say Thanks

October 12, 2016 5:55 pm Comments Off

The Chai Center’s CTeen chapter in Dix Hills (CTEEN West Suffolk County) visited the Dix Hills Fire Department to say thanks. The teens designed mugs with messages of gratitude and praise for the firefighters and donated money they fundraised to the Department. CTeen, the fastest growing Jewish teen network in the world, inspires and facilitates […]

Huntington Town Firefighters Receive Honors

October 10, 2016 2:07 am Comments Off

Two Huntington Town volunteer firefighters were honored at the Suffolk County Medal of Valor ceremony on September 25,2016 which recognized firefighters from throughout the County for their heroic actions and extraordinary service. Ex-Chief Jack Italiano Jr. of the Cold Spring Harbor Fire Department was presented with the Vocational Education and Extension Board’s “Silver Medal of Valor” for […]

Melville Fire Department Open House on Sunday, October 16, 2016

October 10, 2016 1:46 am Comments Off

The Melville Fire Department invites the community to join them at their Fire Safety and Prevention Open House on Sunday, October 16, 2016, from 11am – 2pm at Melville Fire Headquarters at 531 Sweet Hollow Road and Walt Whitman Road.

Melville’s firefighters and rescue volunteers will be giving live demonstrations and showing your family how to […]

Dix Hills Fire Department Blood Drive on Sunday, October 16, 2016

October 9, 2016 5:40 pm Comments Off

The Dix Hills Fire Department is hosting a Blood Drive on Sunday, October 16, from 11 am – 5 pm. All are welcome to share this lifesaving gift that is much needed for our local hospitals. The drive will be held at Dix Hills Fire Department headquarters, 115 East Deer Park Road, (just north of the Northern […]