Historic New York volunteer firefighter shortage drops Long Island to crisis levels, officials warn

Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.

Long Island fire leaders propose financial incentives to recruit volunteers, saying firefighting system is struggling

Both FASNY and Long Island fire officials said paid fire departments are not an option, estimating it would cost $5 billion to operate statewide. The only paid fire department on Long Island is in ...
NBC New York

200 firefighters respond as fire tears through businesses, church on Long Island

Flames and heavy smoke spewed on Long Island overnight as fire tore through a row of businesses and a church, leaving one firefighter with minor injuries and the charred remnants of livelihoods on the ...
Long Island Press

Jericho, Plainview fire departments lead open house

The Jericho and Plainview fire departments held an open house on Oct. 5, hosted at the Jericho fire house at 411 North Broadway, to inform residents about fire prevention. Departments presented ...
Newsday

Fire starts in AAA Vacuum shop in Oceanside, goes to 3 alarms, authorities say

Some 150 firefighters from 14 departments fought a blaze that started Saturday evening in a vacuum cleaner shop at 3344 Long Beach Road in Oceanside, according to the Nassau County Fire Marshal's ...