Elmont Fire Department

At 16:46, the Elmont fire Department was alerted for Smoke from the House. Chief of Department, Chief Conti (7010) was the first to arrive on scene. Upon arrival, Chief Conti transmitted a Signal 10 (Working Fire). Engine 3 (703) and Ladder 2 ( @lehreravetruckin ) (708) arrived first due. Great work by all members and thanks to our mutual aid departments. Pc: @colgan_firephotos

Members of Engine Company #1 @gothamboyz__fanpage earned a appreciation award from a Mayor of Haiti for donating a 1980 Mac Pumper to the town of Cap- Haitien. This Mac pumper will be their first fire apparatus, for the start of their new & only Fire Department.

Mayday scenarios- Nozzle firemen falls through the 1st floor into the basement with smoke and fire condition. Training by @redline_fire_training_group #redlinefiretraining #firetraining #firedepartment #elmontfd #specialoperations #roperescuetraining #firefighter

@elmont_fd_rescue_2 Basic rope training with the LSR, Single slide evolution and using the rope as a 2:1 mechanical advantage to rapidly lower/ raise a member Training by @redline_fire_training_group #redlinefiretraining #firetraining #firedepartment #elmontfd #specialoperations #roperescuetraining #firefighter

Shortly taking up from our Working Fire, at 11:35, the Elmont Fire Department was alerted for an Extrication Call for a Vehicle into the building. Engine (703), Ladder 2 ( @lehreravetruckin ) (708), along with the Technical Rescue Team (TRT) (7093) were first to arrive on scene. Thankfully there was no entrapment and a minor aided that was handled by the EMS Squad (706). The members of the TRT shored up the unstable building and units were released shortly after. Great work by all members.

Today at 09:59, while operating at an automatic alarm, the Elmont Fire Department was alerted for smoke from the basement. Upon arrival, Chief of Department, Chief Conti (7010) transmitted a Signal 10 (Working Fire) for fire in the basement. Engine 3 (703) & Truck 1 ( @truck1elmontroad707 ) (707) arrived first due. The fire was brought under control 13 minutes into the operation. Great work by all companies & mutual aid.

To all residents of the Elmont Fire District, we are glad we were able to accommodate you with birthday, graduation, and family event parades during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fortanuely with the progress being made of the COVID-19 virus, we are resuming back to regular scheduling and can no longer continue with parades effective June 9th, 2020. We wish everyone stays healthy as we still enforce the necessary safety precautions. Thank you!

At 22:49, the Elmont Fire Department was alerted for a Basement Fire. In under two minutes, Chief DuPoux (7012) arrived on scene and transmitted a Signal 10 (Working Fire). Engine 3 (703) & Ladder 2 ( @lehreravetruckin ) (708) arrived on scene shortly after. The fire was brought under control quickly, and units began being released 30 minutes into the operation. Great job by all members and departments operating. PC: @firstonscenephotos @k2mphoto @overtheedgephoto

The Fire Commissioners, Chiefs and members of the Elmont Fire Department had the distinct honor of bestowing the rank of Chief to 41 year member Rich Panico. T...his is normally awarded at their annual Installation Dinner. Due to Covid-19, members presented Rich with his badge and plaque at his home while practicing social distancing. We thank Rich and his family, Donna, Gina and Deanna for their service to the EFD. See more

At 01:40, the Elmont Fire Department was alerted for the TRT (Technical Rescue Team) to respond to the Woodmere Fire Department ( @woodmerevolfiredepartment ) (350) along with Rockville Centre FD TRT ( @rockvillecentre_fd ) & Freeport FD TRT ( @freeport_fire_dept ), for a car into a building. Units were tasked with removing the car from the building and shoring the building to prevent collapse and further damage. Great work by all teams involved. Units were released within an hour. PC: @zone2photo

Busy last few days for the Elmont Fire Department. On Friday night, Engine (703) responded to a Signal 10 in the Lakeview Fire District ( @lakeviewfd ) (410). Early Saturday morning, Ladder 2 ( @lehreravetruckin ) (708) responded to a Signal 10, House Fire, in Valley Stream. Again, this morning, Ladder 2 and Engine 3 responded to a signal 10, Apartment Fire, in Valley Stream. Great work by all departments to make quick work at all fires.

Deepest condolences to the Valley Stream fire Department!

Just now the Department responded to a 2 car MVA on Franklin Ave at Ferngate Dr. One occupant was removed and transported to a local hospital. Thank you to the Elmont Fire Department for assisting with an Ambulance.