Hauppauge NY

30 years of dedicated service to the HFD and it's community

Mon, 26 May 2008 04:40:00 +1900

Hauppauge, NY: (May 2, 2008) The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hauppauge Fire District along with the Officers of the Hauppauge Volunteer Fire Department were proud to acknowledge FirefighterJay Antovel for 30 years of dedicated service. Jay joined the Hauppauge Fire Department in 1979. In 1984 while responding to a confirmed fire he was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident and was severally injured. After needing several months of rehabilitation he still had the desire and ambition to return as an active firefighter. He continues to be a dedicated and vital member who has served on several committees and is a Trustee in the Hauppauge Fire Department's Benevolent Association. Firefighter Antovel is a professional volunteer firefighter who volunteers for pride and not a paycheck. For this we thank him and others who give of themselves to protect the lives and property of the residents of the Hauppauge Fire District. www.hauppaugefire.org

40 years of dedicated service to the HFD and it's community

Mon, 26 May 2008 04:40:00 +1900

Hauppauge, NY: (May 2, 2008) The Board of Fire Commissioners of the Hauppauge Fire District along with the Officers of the Hauppauge Volunteer Fire Department were proud to acknowledge Firefighter James Murphy, Sr. for 40 years of dedicated service. Jim joined in 1968 and served through the ranks and is a two term ex Captain of the HFD Truck Company. Having served on numerous committees through his 40 years he is credited with starting the Department's Babysitting First Aid Course, served on the Fire Prevention Committee where he visited the schools in the District and assisted with the acquisition of the Department's Smokehouse. Firefighter Murphy is still an active and vital part of the Hauppauge FD. A professional volunteer firefighter who volunteers for pride and not a paycheck. For this we thank him and others who give of themselves to protect the lives and property of the residents of the Hauppauge Fire District. www.hauppaugefire.org

Firefighter Mooney named HFD's 2008 Firefighter of the Year

Mon, 26 May 2008 04:40:00 +1900

Hauppauge, NY: (May 3, 2008,) The Harvard Nichols Firefighter of the year award is routinely presented to a member of this Department for actions which occurred during an emergency situation. This year this recipient has demonstrated the true readiness of a firefighter. Firefighter Shawn Mooney was attending a school trip and after returning to his room through the pool area with his fellow classmates, they noticed an unknown teenage male on the bottom of the pool in the deep end. Firefighter Mooney and one other individual entered the pool and removed the victim to the pool side were both parties evaluated the victim and found him to be unconscious and not breathing. CPR was initiated by these individuals while rescue crews were notified by fellow classmates. Prior to the arrival of local EMS a pulse and breathing was restored. The victim of this drowning did make a full recovery. www.hauppaugefire.org

2008 HFD Department Inspection and Installation of Officers

Mon, 26 May 2008 04:40:00 +1900

Hauppauge, NY: (May 3, 2008) Chief Thomas Kriklava presided over the Hauppauge Fire Department's 77th Annual Installation of Officers. Congratulations were extended to 1st Assistant Chief Ray Germaine, 2nd Assistant Chief Kenny Furuno, and the Department and Company officers on their installation to their respective positions. Our Department is comprised of extremely dedicated members who have unselfishly given of themselves day and night over the past year all while conducting themselves as true professionals even in the most trying of situations. With this said I am confident our Department has and will continue to overcome the challenges placed upon us while continuing to provide the best possible service to our community. I would like to thank the membership for their continued support, commitment and service. I would also like to take a moment to thank the families and loved ones of our members, without your sacrifices and understanding our members would not be able to make this Department the great organization it is, expressed Chief Kriklava to all volunteer firefighters from the Hauppauge Fire Department. Chief of Department Thomas Kriklava was installed for his 2nd year as Chief of Department. www.hauppaugefire.org

S.C. Leg. John Kennedy reviews use of HFD's Voice Miters

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 01:50:00 +1900

Hauppauge, (July 29, 2007) With dollars secured from Leg. John Kennedy to the Hauppauge Fire Department for voice miters, fire department officials invited Leg. Kennedy to an onsite training in the use of this valuable equipment. The money used from his grant went towards voice miters for the masks of our firefighters. The fire department purchased approx. 30 of these devices that are attached to the breathing masks and allows the firefighters the capability of communicating clearly with each other while wearing their masks. The device amplifies the voice so it can be heard.
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Terry Road in Hauppauge to be named for a 9/11 first responder

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 01:15:57 +1900

Hauppauge, NY (May 10, 2007): On Saturday June 2, 2007,10:30am Terry Road in front of the Hauppauge Fire Department Sub-Station 2 will be renamed for firefighter Peter Brennan. Peter a member of FDNY Rescue Company 4 was lost while he and 342 of his brother firefighters were performing valiantly at Manhattan Box 5-5 8087 (World Trade Center). Mr. Brennan joined the Lakeland Volunteer Fire Department at 16 serving for several years before transferring to the Hauppauge Volunteer Fire Department were he served as the 2nd Lieutenant of Company 1. It was his dream to be a firefighter, even while he was a New York City police officer for several years. (Walking a beat in Queens, he rescued an elderly couple from an apartment fire.) Early in the year of 2001 Peter assisted at a fire in Ronkonkoma and helped save three trapped firefighters. For this, Peter was awarded the title of Volunteer Firefighter of the Year. A dinner to honor Peter was to be held in November 2001; instead, they had a dinner to memorialize him. "He died doing what he loved at probably the greatest fire he'd ever been to," said his wife, Erica Brennan. "I can see him on the truck being excited on the way." Peter was posthumously awarded the rank of Chief of Department by the members of the Hauppauge Fire Department. <a href="http://www.hauppaugefire.org." target="_blank">www.hauppaugefire.org.</a> <br /> <br /><br />

HFD firefighter's niece needs help to continue Scouting spirit

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:10:00 +1900

Hauppauge, NY (January 8, 2007) Two years ago when I was serving with the Marines in Iraq my eight year old niece Jackie came up with the idea to send me Girl Scout cookies to give out to the troops. In her first year she sent me 600 boxes. Last year she sent 770 boxes to the troops. This year she is hoping for over 1000.I can tell you first hand how much the troops appreciated this little bit of home. The smiles that I saw on their faces were priceless, expresses Mr. Harten with pride. The Hauppauge Fire Department is honored to have been asked to assist Firefighter Harten and his niece Jacqueline with this endeavor. I would like to reach out to anyone who reads this request to please help. We hope that businesses as well as individuals will participate. I would like to make a special shout-out to all First Responders, who never hesitate to help when called upon, asks Hauppauge Fire Department Chief Ray Woods, Jr. The cost of a box of cookies is $3.50. The order will be placed on January 23rd. If you would like to help please send a personal check or money order made out to the Girl Scouts of Nassau County. Mail your donation directly to Girl Scout Jacqueline Harten at 19 Buckner Ave., Hicksville, NY 11801. Unless otherwise directed by you, a label with your name and address will be on placed on each box you purchase. The troops often send very warm and appreciative letters to the people who's names are on the boxes. www.hauppaugefire.org

One motor vehicle accident, one victim badly burned and one heroic rescue

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 17:40:00 +1900

Hauppauge, NY: (December 14, 2006) The Hauppauge Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle accident at 3:22am with fire. The lone driver of the vehicle was pulled to safety by a passing civilian Brian James Ivory, 25, of Islandia. Mr. Ivory a newly discharged Marine who served several months in Iraq pulled the victim William Decoteau out of the burning vehicle after struggling with the intense heat of the fire and seat belts that wouldn't release. The incident was under the command of Hauppauge Fire Department Chief Ray Woods, Jr., Both the United States Marines and First Responders have mottos that similarly express that we leave no one behind. Ladies and gentleman who volunteer to put their life on the line for their fellow man are the true hero's of our society. Mr. Ivory served to protect all of us a member of the United States Marines Corp. once again put his life on the line to save and protect the life of a victim caught in a blazing vehicle fire. We were honored to have served with Mr. Ivory this one December morning.

Hauppauge Fire Department's Ex- Fire Chief Ronald Barz honored as Suffolk County

Sat, 18 Nov 2006 04:10:00 +1900

Hauppauge, NY: (November 12, 2006). Ex-Chief Ronald Barz joined the Hauppauge Fire Department in 1977 and a long distinguished role in the fire services followed. He served the Department as an Engine Company Lieutenant and Captain and thereafter serving as an Assistant Chief for six years he became Chief of the Department for the following three years. His path as a first responder didn't stop there. Mr. Barz became a Department Safety Officer, and served the community as a Commissioner for the Hauppauge Fire District. In addition, he served as a New York State certified Administrator and Safety Officer with an emphasis in fire prevention, investigation of accidents and emergency control of hazardous material. Mr. Barz was elected by his piers Vice President and President of the Suffolk County Chief's Council and was appointed to the committee for the United States Homeland Security's FEMA grant program. His bi-partisan relationships with elected officials as a voice representing the hundreds of Suffolk County volunteer fire fighters has earned him this highest honor and recognition. His brothers and sisters in the fire services thanked him with a plaque of appreciation. The Hauppauge Fire Department and the residents of Suffolk County, Long Island thank him for his dedicated service to our communities, as a representative of all volunteer first responders that are there when we call.

HFD firefighters send supplies to Iraq for the holidays

Fri, 16 Dec 2005 18:40:00 +1900

Hauppauge, NY: December 11, 2005: Members of the Hauppauge Volunteer Fire Department who belong to the Fire Department's Veterans Committee are once again working hard to send out their annual Christmas supply packages to our troops. Each year all of the volunteer fire fighters in Hauppauge contribute their own monies to purchase supplies for Marine battalions stationed in Iraq. The committee is chaired by Norman Youngs who served as a member of the United States Army. Another job well done by the Veterans Committee of the Hauppauge Volunteer Fire Department.

HFD Veterans Committee Members: Louis Pontillo, United States Army ; Thomas Sidik, US Coast Guard Reserves; Ed Goutink, United States Navy; Jack McLaughlin, United States Army; Jim Murphy, United States Sub Service; Norman Youngs, United States Army; and Ron Walker , United States Marine Corp.