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In just 10 days the Locust Valley Fire Department will be hosting the annual 5th Battalion Parade and Drill. The drill will begin promptly at 10am on Elm Street and feature numerous old fashioned firefighting events. Following the drill, the parade will kick-off at 6pm from the LV Primary School, proceeding through the village, and ending with a block party at Thomas Park. Live music by Sugar Band, food and refreshments, commemorative t-shirts will all be available. Please spread the word to all your family and friends to come out and enjoy the entire day of events. Read more

T-Shirts for this year's 5th Battalion Parade and Drill are available! Kid's sizes S, M, and L. Adult sizes S - 4XL. Contact Chief Baker or Co-Chairmen Andrew Akapnitis and Greg Smith for purchase details or buy one the day of the event on June 19th.

On June 19th, the Locust Valley Fire Department is proud to host the Annual 5th Battalion Parade and Drill. Together with our neighboring 5th Battalion Departments, Bayville, East Norwich, Glen Cove, Glenwood, Oyster Bay Co. 1, Oyster Bay Atlantic Steamers, Roslyn Rescue, Sea Cliff, Roslyn Highlands, and Syosset, the day will begin at 10am with an old fashioned firematic drill at the firemen's arch on Elm Street (Behind the Boy's and Girl's Club). Typical firematic events include 3-man ladder, Running Hose Replacement, Efficiency Hose, and the crowd favorite Bucket Brigade, to name a few. There will be food vendors on hand along with LVFD members selling commemorative t-shirts. Come out and support the teams! Read more

T-Shirts for this year's 5th Battalion Parade and Drill have arrived! Many sizes available. Kid's sizes S, M, and L. Adult sizes S - 4XL. Contact Chief Baker or Co-Chairmen Andrew Akapnitis and Greg Smith for purchase details.

Members of the LVFD had the opportunity to demo one of the top rope bailout systems on the market this past Monday, May 24th, at our headquarters. Rescue Products International, maker of the RPI Rope Bailout System, brought their trailer and bailout equipment to Locust Valley for a product demonstration. Read more

On Saturday evening, May 15th, the Locust Valley Fire Department held its annual Installation of Officers at the Milleridge Cottage. The following members were sworn into their respective positions for 2010:

Chief of Department - Jeffrey Baker
1st Asst. Chief - Dominick Scaperotta
2nd Asst. Chief - Brian Nolan
3rd Asst. Chief - Peter Greenfield
Dept. Secretary - Kevin Barry
Dept. Treasurer - Michael Bono

The Department also swore in the officers for the 6 companies which comprise the Locust Valley FD: Read more

Locust Valley Fire Department's dispatcher received a call at approximately 4:30pm for a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm sounding at a residence on Feeks Lane. Assistant Chief's Scaperotta (5401) and Greenfield (5403)were first to arrive on scene. They were met by workers who were painting at the main house on the property and weren't aware of an alarm sounding. After a quick check of the main house, it was suggested by the workers that the Chief's check the cottage at the rear of the property where additional work was being done. Read more

At approximately 17:39 hours the LVFD Dispatcher received a 911 call, via FireCom, from a homeowner reporting a house fire. Chief Baker (5400) responded in first and was confronted with a 2 1/2 story private dwelling under renovation with fire in the walls. Read more

The Locust Valley Fire Department is proud to announce the launch of our new Fire Police Squad. This new unit was established to provide support during various firematic operations and non-firematic events. Some of their duties include: Traffic Control, Establishing Scene Safety Zones, Crowd Control, Protecting Emergency Workers and Bystanders, Securing Incident Scenes, and Providing Incident Support. Read more

At approximately 5:45am the LVFD was dispatched to assist Glen Cove with a working fire on Bowne Street. Glen Cove Command requested units from Sea Cliff and Locust Valley to assist at the scene of a fire in a 2 story private dwelling. Read more