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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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

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, 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.

December 5, 2005: Lifetime resident of Hauppauge, Long Island, Scott Munro joined the Hauppauge Fire Department in 1985. Rising through the ranks of the fire department as a Lieutenant and Captain he later became a Fire Commissioner in 1998 and is now serving in his second term. In 1992 Scott Munro became a New York City Police Officer and in 2001 following several promotions he now serves as a NYPD 1st Grade Detective.
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Growing up in Deer Park, Long Island, Detective Joseph V. Vigiano 34 years old, volunteer fire fighter in the Deer Park Fire Department made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001 when he lost his life by trying to rescue people from The World Trade Center. Detective Vigiano worked with the NYPD's Elite Emergency Services Unit. Detective Vigiano was commended for his bravery on the job and survived being shot in the line of duty on three different occasions. There are two blocks in the Deer Park Fire District named in honor of their former firefighter and Commissioner....