Recently, the West Hempstead Fire Department was toned out for a house fire on Woodfield Road. The first chief arrived to find the side of the house on fire. First-due Engine 763 picked up a hydrant in front of the house and...
On July 23, 2016, Hempstead firefighters responded to an apartment house fire on Cathedral Avenue. Over 20 departments assisted on mutual aid. The fire started on the second floor of the six-floor structure. Four firefighters...
On June 12, 2016, the Long Island Antique Fire Apparatus photo shoot took place at Heckscher State Park in East Islip. Over 100 pieces of apparatus showed for the event, nicknamed Epic Event 2016. Apparatus came from departments...