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LVFD Fights Car Fire
Submitted by FF Z. Baker on June 30, 2009 - 17:57At approximately 4:04pm on Saturday, June 27th, the Locust Valley Fire Department was toned out for a Car Fire located on Cleft Rd. in Mill Neck near the intersection of Upper Horseshoe Rd. Chief Scaperotta (5401) was first on scene and confirmed a mini-van on fire. Engine 545, under the command of Lt. Steve Kelly, was the first due engine and immediately stretched a 1 and 3/4 in hose line. The fire in the car was quickly knocked down as well as the trees in which the car was parked under. Read more
Four Car MVA Mutual Aid to Glen Cove
Submitted by FF Z. Baker on June 25, 2009 - 20:27Around 11:40am on June 25th the Glen Cove Fire Department received a call for a multiple car motor vehicle accident with a request for the Hurst Tool at the intersection of Town Path Ln. and the Arterial Highway (a.k.a. Glen Cove Rd.). Glen Cove FD received more information stating that there were multiple people who needed aid. The Glenwood Fire Company was dispatched for a mutual aid two ambulances to the scene of the accident, along with an ambulance form Sea Cliff Fire Department as well, to help with the aided. Bayville Fire Company sent an ambulance over to Glen Cove EMS HQ to standby. Read more
LVFD Does Honor Guard at Mets Game
Submitted by FF Z. Baker on June 25, 2009 - 20:12On Wednesday, June 24th, members of the Locust Valley Fire Department stood tall during the singing of the National Anthem at Citi Field as the Honor Guard for the Mets game. Ex-Chiefs Patrick Vissichelli and Billy Eliseo gave stern salutes, Lieutenant Tommy Winslow held the Department Flag, Firefighter Brian Plumb held the American Flag, and Chief Jeffrey Baker and 2nd Assistant Chief Brian Nolan held the Department Banner. The Hook & Ladder Co. bought tickets to the game as the Mets were hosting the St. Read more
LVFD Wins Big at the 5th Battalion Parade
Submitted by FF Z. Baker on June 22, 2009 - 17:24This past Saturday, June 20th, was the 5th Battalion Parade and Drill hosted by the Sea Cliff Fire Department. Even with the torrential downpours at times, the parade went on without an issue. Locust Valley Fire Department, led by Chief Jeffrey Baker, marched down Sea Cliff Ave. looking sharp in their class "A" uniforms. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Band kept everyone in step and played beautifully. The parade went through the Village of Sea Cliff and ended at Tappen Beach. Later on in the night the judges awarded fire departments with the trophies for various situations. Read more
Serious Auto Accident on Skunks Misery Rd.
Submitted by FF Z. Baker on June 16, 2009 - 00:56The members of the LVFD were toned out for a motor vehicle accident at approximately 11:27pm on Monday, June 15th. The accident occurred on Skunks Misery Rd. about 600ft east of Woods Ln. The driver of the car, heading westbound, lost control of his car and left the road on the right side about 400ft from where his car came to rest on the left side of the road after flipping four (4) times. The car came to a rest right side up and also took out a portion of fence along the road. Chief Baker (5400)was first due to the scene followed closely by Chiefs Nolan (5402) and Greenfield (5403). Read more
The Chief's Office Regrets to Announce the Passing of Commissioner & Ex-Chief Joseph Peirano
Submitted by FF Z. Baker on June 12, 2009 - 16:34The chief's office regrets to announce the passing of Commissioner, Ex-Chief and 70-year member Joseph Peirano of Chemical Company #1. He will be reposing at the Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home in Glen Cove on Saturday, June 13th from 7-9pm, Sunday, June 14th from 3-5pm and 7-9pm. Firematic services will be held on Sunday, June 14th at 8pm. Funeral services will be held at Our Lady of Mercy Church in Carle Place at 11am on Monday, June 15th. Members attending the firematic services must meet at the firehouse on Sunday at 7pm. Members attending the funeral must meet at the firehouse at 10am. Read more
Overturn In Front of LVFD Headquarters
Submitted by FF Z. Baker on June 12, 2009 - 16:26On Tuesday, June 9th at approximately 6:30am, the members of the LVFD were toned out for a motor vehicle accident in front of the firehouse. Firefighters responding to the firehouse found a car rolled onto it's driver's side about 15 feet up the wooded embankment wedged up against some trees. As Rescue 542 and the ambulance 541 were being pulled out, five teenagers were walking towards the firehouse after pulling themselves out of the car. Read more
