The fire departments mission is to prevent the loss of life and property. Firefighter honored for 70 years of service massapequa, ny the local man has served in the north massapequa fire department since february 1947. The massapequa fire department, located in massapequa, ny, provides fire protection and emergency response services to the massapequa community. West end fire station 1 515 hicksville road edit engine 631 1993 pierce lance 1500500 engine 6311 2016 pierce velocity. They said 75 volunteers from the massapequa fire department fought the. Vehicle catches fire after north massapequa crash, police. The race to determine the tokyo 2020 olympic team will include a diverse group with roots on long island. Authorities investigating cause of house fire in massapequa park.
The massapequa fire department is comprised of the following stations. The massapequa fire department provides professional fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to. Ambulance suffolk county fire training accademy ny swannanoa fire department. The north massapequa fire department and nassau county police respond to a collision and fire at hicksville road and greenwood drive in north massapequa at about 1. Nassau police confirm they are investigating an unusual and suspicious incident that happened at the massapequa fire department during the early morning hours of tuesday, april 10. In addition to responding to fires, the massapequa fire department also responds to medical emergencies, motor vehicle. The only time fred penna stepped away from volunteering at the north massapequa fire department was when he. Massapequa fire department firefighting wiki fandom. Massapequa fire department archives national fallen. The massapequa fire department was incorporated in 1910 and is still 100% volunteer. Massapequa,ny fire department triple wetdownceremony 917.
A passing ny state trooper noticed the fire at the unoccupied north massapequa volunteer fire headquarters at. There is 1 fire department per 7,367 people, and 1 fire department per 1 square miles in new york, massapequa is ranked 1,239th of 2100 cities in fire departments per capita, and 975th of 2100 cities in fire departments per square mile. Massapequa, ny patch breaking local news events schools. In 1910 it held the inaugural ball of the massapequa fire department. The department answers an average of 2,400 alarms annually, responding to calls for service for fire protection and emergency medical services. Massapequa fire department is a local organization. See more ideas about long island ny, long island and massapequa park. The massapequa fire department has approximately 270 members, responding to 3 fire stations, in addition to our fire district headquarters.
South shore of long island shares the early native american history of massapequa. We are doing our best to notify as many people as possible. Firefighting and fire department history books from across the country and around the world. The hamlet shares the same zip code, fire department and school district as the village. Firstdue engine 6311 stretched two lines, while ladder 632 took the. Historic picture collection massapequa historical society. Due to the unfortunate bad weather in the forecast for all day tomorrow, the north massapequa fire department is canceling our annual ragamuffin parade and festivities. Massapequa,ny fire department triple wetdownceremony 91716 homer218.
A north massapequa man was honored for 70 years of service to his communitys firehouse. A police officer called in the fire at the north massapequa fire department early christmas morning. Massapequa hotel, 1888 a beautiful 300 room hotel built in 1888, located on ocean avenue south of merrick road between baldwin and cornelius place. From the face book page, you know you are from massapequa. Youll thrill to our lavish collection of the best fire. Massapequa park is a village and hamlet located within the town of oyster bay in nassau. Massapequa fire department history long island fire. On january 20, 2017, after returning from a call, members of the massapequa fire departments east end noticed smoke coming from across the parking lot of the firehouse. View a fire dept photo, logo, contact info, map, volunteer info, mission statement, fire equipment, firefighters and statistics. Massapequa community is comes together in memory of heather pendergast and in support of massapequa toddler lia galm photo source. Volunteer fire department va babylon central fire ny. It included a bowling alley, golf course and riding stables. Earlier this school year, through the massapequa fire department, massapequa students in kindergarten through third grade were invited to participate in a fire prevention poster contest. His hard work shows in this wellwritten and generously illustrated book.
This page is about a book that explores places that. The north massapequa fire department was the first to arrive on the scene and was later assisted by personnel from the seaford, massapequa, bethpage, south farmingdale, wantagh, levittown, north. North massapequa, ny fire departments the north massapequa, ny fire department directory includes 1 fire departments andor fire stations. The massapequa fire department provides professional fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to the residents on massapequa. You can receive information on national fallen firefighters foundation resources, news, events, and ways you can help families and the fire service through our online newsletter. East lake elementary homepage massapequa high school. A site of wonderful photos taken from my home towns, and other states and cities. Bridgehampton,ny fire department triple wetdown 101919 duration.
Whoever said women cant have it all havent met lis carie karavas. Chief of department north massapequa fire district. Massapequa fire department arrived on the scene and. Massapequa fire dept 1 brooklyn ave massapequa ny 11758. Massapequa firefighter honored for 70 years of service. He is a member of the international association of fire chiefs, new york state association of fire chiefs, nassau county fire chiefs association, and the sixth battalion mutual aid chiefs. Over 50 years of dedicated service as a volunteer fireman. See more ideas about massapequa park, 1950s and long island ny. Theres a long red line of local and state fire department history books, and firefighters bookstore has them. Provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the towns of massapequa, and massapequa park.
Massapequa park grocery bags long island ny face book local history my memory abandoned places back in the day childhood. Number of fire stations constituting massapequa fire department. The men and women who have belonged to engine one and ladder two can trace their companys origins back to 1910, as well, and are all part of our departments rich history. Engine company 1 515 hicksville road, massapequa, ny 11758 516. Chief of department beneville arrived and found heavy smoke coming from the lakeview mortgage building.
As of the 2010 census, the cdp had a total population of 21,685. North massapequa fire district commissioner ralph raymond spoke about the firefighters and commissioners from around long island and. Photos of the massapequa fire department at calls, training and other events. The incorporated village located on the southshore of long island shares the early native american history of massapequa. Massapequa fire department hosts 10th annual blood drive. View detailed fire station information, including contact information, photos, maps, and more, by clicking the list of links below the map. Tough news out of long island this morning as much of a firehouse was destroyed after going up in flames christmas morning,with loss of two pumpers, a ladder truck, an ambulance and the volunteer departments firefighting equipment. First arriving units had smoke coming from the home and a fire located in the attic above the kitchen on the 23 exposure. Fire department history books history, photos and information. Silverlake fire department ny smithtown fire department ny sound beach fire department ny south berwick emergency rescue me south farmingdale ny south hempstead fire department ny spout springs emergency servicesnc stony brook vol.
Trailer mounted firefighting pumps helped the london fire brigade save their city from. The massapequa fire department provides professional fire fighting, rescue, and emergency. A fire engine and other equipment on loan to the north massapequa fire department have served as unexpected holiday gifts after a. There are 3 fire departments in massapequa, new york, serving a population of 22,102 people in an area of 4 square miles. Massapequa fire department is located in massapequa, ny. On october 6, 2014, the massapequa fire department was alerted for a house fire on brewster road. The massapequa fire department provides professional fire fighting, rescue, and emergency medical services to the residents on massapequa and massapequa park. The massapequa observer has served the community since 1959, proving to be a trusted source for local news and community events, from local business and commerce, to school board meetings, graduations and individual achievements.