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NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant
NY Firefighter, Father Of 3 Killed In Blaze Remembered As 'Fearless, Dedicated' Public Servant A firefighter and father of three who was killed battling a blaze in upstate New York is being remembered for his dedication to the community. Binghamton Fire Department member John “JR” Gaudet, 40, was gravely injured when a wall collapsed during a firefight on the city’s Main Street on Wednesday night, Feb. 12, the agency confirmed. The 11-year veteran of the department later died at Wilson Hospital. Two other firefighters were hospitalized and listed in stable condition. Gaudet’s untimely loss sparked a flood of tributes, including from his brothers and sisters in uniform. “JR embodied…
Intense Fire Rips Through East Meadow Home: Arson Bomb Squad Intense Fire Rips Through East Meadow Home: Arson Bomb Squad
Intense Fire Rips Through East Meadow Home: Arson Bomb Squad A fire erupted on Cooper Drive in East Meadow, engulfing the second floor of a residential home on the morning of Friday, Jan. 10, according to the Nassau County Police Department. First Precinct police arrived at the scene at approximately 10:50 a.m. and found flames tearing through the upper level of the home. The East Meadow Fire Department responded swiftly, deploying three handlines and putting two into operation, fire officials said. On the morning of Friday, January 10th, 2025, the East Meadow Fire Dept. was dispatched to a report of a house fire.... Posted by K2M Fire Photogra…
Teen Killed, Firefighter Injured In Long Island House Fire Teen Killed, Firefighter Injured In Long Island House Fire
Teen Killed, Firefighter Injured In Long Island House Fire An 18-year-old man was killed, and a firefighter was injured in a house fire in Valley Stream, police announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8. The victim, identified as Sarabraj Singh of India, was found inside a Keller Street home near North Grove Street that was fully engulfed in flames at 11:22 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, according to Nassau County Police. The Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department was notified of the fire at 11:25 a.m. Upon their arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke coming from the home and transmitted a Signal 10 “Working Fire,” prompting mutual aid from surrounding comm…
2 Firefighters Injured In Jericho House Fire: Nassau County Officials 2 Firefighters Injured In Jericho House Fire: Nassau County Officials
2 Firefighters Injured In Jericho House Fire: Nassau County Officials A house fire in Jericho caused significant damage and left two firefighters injured late Wednesday, Dec. 25, Nassau County police said. The blaze broke out at a home on Vista Drive at 10:21 p.m., prompting a response from the Jericho Fire Department and several other area fire departments, according to detectives from the Arson Bomb Squad. The fire heavily damaged the home and spread to neighboring attached residences, police said. Two firefighters were injured during the response, officials added. One suffered an ankle injury and was taken to a local hospital, while the other experien…
Lifelong Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Remembered As Musical 'Savant' Lifelong Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Remembered As Musical 'Savant'
Lifelong Firefighter Killed In Hit-Run Long Island Crash Remembered As Musical 'Savant' Tributes are flooding in for a lifelong firefighter who was killed by a hit-and-driver on Long Island. Emergency crews in Hewlett were called about a fatal crash near Broadway and Everit Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18. Nassau County Police said 74-year-old Jeffrey Frank was crossing Broadway when he was struck by an SUV traveling northbound. Witnesses told police that a male driver exited the vehicle, dragged the man to the side of the road, and then fled the scene. Frank, of Hewlett, was pronounced dead at the hospital. No suspects had been arrested or identified as of T…
LI Widow Of FDNY Lt. Who Died In Apartment Fire Located Hours After Going Missing LI Widow Of FDNY Lt. Who Died In Apartment Fire Located Hours After Going Missing
LI Widow Of Fdny Lt. Who Died In Apartment Fire Located Hours After Going Missing The Long Island widow of a late FDNY lieutenant who died in a double fatal fire decades ago was located hours after relatives reported her missing. Susan Blackmore, age 68, of South Farmingdale, had last been seen leaving her Plitt Avenue residence at around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, Nassau County Police said. At around 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, her sister Jeanne Santora informed her Facebook followers that Blackmore had been found and was safe. “Thank you everyone,” she wrote. No other details were given. News of Blackmore’s disappearance quickly gained traction on social media, where…
Long Island House Fire Leaves Family Dog Dead Long Island House Fire Leaves Family Dog Dead
Long Island House Fire Leaves Family Dog Dead A house fire on Long Island left a dog dead. The blaze began at about 4 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 17 on Seaman Road in Jericho. Responders arrived to find the home engulfed in flames from the second floor and heavy smoke throughout.  All residents made it out safely, though the family’s dog was found dead inside.  The Nassau County PD Arson Bomb Squad and the Nassau County Fire Marshal are investigating. Firefighters from Jericho, with assistance from Syosset, Hicksville, Westbury, Plainview, Bethpage, South Farmingdale, Glenwood, and Carle Place, responded and extinguished the fire.
3 Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Long Island 3 Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Long Island
3 Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze On Long Island Police are investigating the cause of a Long Island fire that injured multiple firefighters. It happened on the evening of Monday, June 3 in Hicksville, according to Nassau County Police. At approximately 7 p.m., a fire broke out at Omega Auto Body, located at 16 Jerusalem Avenue. When officers and the Hicksville Fire Department arrived at the scene to battle the blaze, flames were pouring out of the building. Several additional fire departments assisted in extinguishing the fire. Two firefighters suffered minor injuries and refused treatment, police said; a third firefighter’s eye …
Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home
Fatal Fire Erupts At Long Island Home One person was killed in a house fire that engulfed a Long Island home in flames, officials said. The fire erupted at 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 in New Cassel, according to Nassau County Police. When officials arrived at Division Avenue, the scene of the blaze, the house was fully engulfed and they were informed that an elderly woman was still inside. The conditions of the fire made the search for the woman impossible until the flames were put out by the Westbury Fire Department and multiple local departments. Jacqueline Geffrand, aged 73, was pronounced dead at the scene by para…
Fallen FDNY Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations Fallen FDNY Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations
Fallen Fdny Firefighter From Islip Saves 5 Lives Through Organ Donations A New York City Fire Department firefighter from Long Island has completed his last act of heroism, saving five lives through organ donations.  William "Billy" Moon will save five people, including three New York residents who were in need of donations of a heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys, according to an announcement from LiveOnNewYork, a non-profit focused on organ and tissue donation. .@FDNY Firefighter Moon will save the lives of 5 individuals including 3 in NY who were in need of a heart, liver, lungs & kidneys. He was a hero in life and is now a hero in death who will live on…
Firefighter In Westchester Who Was High School Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27 Firefighter In Westchester Who Was High School Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27
Firefighter In Westchester Who Was High School Football Player Dies Suddenly At Age 27 A firefighter from Westchester County has died at the age of 27. Servando Rodriguez, of Yonkers, died suddenly on Wednesday, Dec. 8, according to his obituary. Rodriguez worked as a firefighter for the City of Yonkers. "It has been a pleasure meeting, knowing, and interacting with him during my years at Yonkers High School," former classmate Joel Pike wrote in a Facebook post. "Truly, he served his city with great distinction and gallant bravery. His service was greatly appreciated.  "Folks, this is indeed a sad way to close out 2021, another challenging year for everyone. He will be woe…
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Business Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Business
Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out At Long Island Business About 150 firefighters from 14 departments responded to a three-alarm fire that broke out a Long Island business. It happened on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 pm in Farmingdale at Tronic Planting Company Inc. located on Potter Street.  Eight employees were inside the building when the fire started and evacuated without injuries, according to Nassau County Police. The fire was extinguished after going to three-alarm status. Two firemen suffered smoke inhalation and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The Town of Oyster Bay Building Department will inspect the structure. …
Four-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Four-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island
Four-Alarm House Fire Breaks Out On Long Island Click here for a new, updated story: 120 Firefighters From 14 Departments Battle Four-Alarm Long Island House Fire  Firefighters are on the scene of a four-alarm house fire that has moved to another structure on Long Island. The fire started around 12:40 p.m., Monday, Feb. 24, at 490 Secatogue Ave., in Farmingdale, said Nassau County Police. The fire has reportedly jumped to a second structure causing a fourth-alarm to be sounded. Numerous fire departments are on the scene. Limited information is available at this time.  Check back to Daily Voice for updates on this devel…
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home
Three-Alarm Fire Destroys Long Island Home A three-alarm fire destroyed a Long Island home just two days before Christmas. More than 100 firefighters from seven departments battled the three-alarm blaze that broke out at approximately 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23 at a home on Farnum Boulevard in Franklin Square, fire officials said. It is unclear what caused the fire, which quickly spread to every floor in the house, destroying it. Firefighters from Franklin Square and Munson, Franklin Square, Elmont, New Hyde Park, Plainview, Hempstead, and West Hempstead all responded to the scene. Officials said the fire was knocked down in appr…
Photos: Three Injured, Two Dogs Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Adjacent Long Island Homes Photos: Three Injured, Two Dogs Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Adjacent Long Island Homes
Photos: Three Injured, Two Dogs Killed After Fire Breaks Out At Adjacent Long Island Homes Two dogs are dead and three suffered injuries after a massive house fire broke out in Elmont, which spread to a second home, officials said. First responders were dispatched to Oakley Avenue at approximately 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13, the Nassau County Police Arson and Bomb Squad reported. Upon arrival, first responders found the house at 146 Oakley fully engulfed, and the fire quickly spread to a neighboring home. Crews from the Elmont Fire Department and Franklin Square Fire Department responded to knock down the flames, which did extensive damage to both homes. According to police…
Fire Rips Through Lindenhurst VFW Post Fire Rips Through Lindenhurst VFW Post
Fire Rips Through Lindenhurst VFW Post Firefighters from across the area are on the scene of a large fire in the attic area at the VFW Post in Lindenhurst. The fire started around 10:37 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, at 560 N. Delaware Ave., said the Suffolk County Police. Currently, Daniels Street and Delaware Avenue near the scene are closed to traffic, police said. Numerous departments are reporting to the scene where reportedly at least two firefighters have been injured. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge
Man Found Dead After Overnight House Fire Breaks Out In Hauppauge A 59-year-old man was found dead inside his Hauppauge home from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after setting the residence on fire, Suffolk County Police said. The fire was reported at the Colonial-style home around 10:49 p.m., Wednesday, June 26, at 108 Grissom Way, the Suffolk County Police said. The unidentified man was found inside the charred home after the fire was extinguished by firefighters from Hauppauge, Smithtown and Central Islip fire departments. Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Arson Section detectives are investigating the fire and what they believe is a s…
Woman Killed In Hicksville House Fire Woman Killed In Hicksville House Fire
Woman Killed In Hicksville House Fire A woman in Hicksville died after being pulled out of the second floor of her home during a fire. Firefighters were dispatched to a Ketcham Avenue home shortly before 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, when the fire broke out in a two-story home, which was reportedly cluttered, leaving a difficult task for fire crews. The unidentified 49-year-old woman was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to the Nassau University Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead. The cause of death has not been released. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, though it is not expected t…