Fire Medic Company No. 1

Thank you to all who visited our stand at yesterday’s Port Outdoors event! We will be in attendance every other week through October and alternating between upper and lower Main Street. If you or anyone you know want more information about us and/or how to become a member, please do not hesitate to stop by and please spread the word to your friends, family, and neighbors! Lastly, CONGRATULATIONS to our raffle winners!

HUGE thank you to Professional Home Organizer, Patricia Davanzo, from Organizing Life for organizing our badge and uniform insignia! This has been a project that was attacked by many, won by none, other than one...Patricia Davanzo from Organizing Life!!

The Officers and Members of Fire Medic Company No. 1 deeply regret to announce the passing of Ex-Captain, Ex-President, and current FMCO Board member Philip Spinnato. Phil was elected into membership on December 6, 1982, becoming an EMT in 1983 and a few years later an EMT-CC. As an officer Phil served as President from 1991 to 1993 and Captain from 1988-1989 and again from 2006-2007. Since 2008, Phil has served with distinction as a member of the FMCO Board. In addition to b...eing a multi-year High Points Award winner, in 1990 Phil had the honor of being awarded Fire Medic of the Year. Phil never allowed his battles with cancer or Parkinson's disease to interfere with his devotion to the organization he loved so much, and even as his body failed him he continued to serve, training members new and old, participating on nearly every committee, and sharing his wisdom just when we needed it most. He led by example and demonstrated every day the meaning and virtue of selfless service. Phil's lasting legacy will be the impact he has had upon generations of FMCO members, he was loved by all, and he will surely be missed. Godspeed Captain Spinnato.

We extend our condolences to the members of the Spring Valley FD Columbian Engine Company, Rockland County on the LODD of Firefighter Jared Lloyd. FF Lloyd lost his life while battling a fire at an Adult living facility on 3/23/2021. May he Rest In Peace. Spring Valley Fire Department

Brian Kirby Quinn, a 4-year member of the Port Washington Fire Department’s Fire Medic Company No. 1. unfortunately, suffered a devastating fire at his family home on February 4, 2021. The members of the Port Washington Fire Department have established a charitable account in the name of the Quinn Family. Anyone wishing to donate is kindly asked to send their donation made payable to the Port Washington Fire Department to: The Quinn Family Fund... C/O Port Washington Fire Department 423 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050 Venmo @PWFD850 Please Note: Quinn Fund Cash contributions may be dropped off to: Port Washington Fire Department 423 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington, NY 11050 Mon Fri 8am to 4pm If you have any questions, you are kindly asked to call 516-883-2200 On behalf of the members of the Port Washington Fire Department we thank you for your understanding and generosity. Sincerely, Thomas J. Golden, Chief Port Washington Fire Department

Company 4 is currently standing by at our neighbors @glenwood_fire_co station 2 while they operate at a Signal 10 house fire. #mutualaids #pwfd #workingfires #standbycrews #tuesdays

COVID Testing Site - Northwell Northwell Health opened a FREE COVID-19 Testing site (8 Years and older) at the Port Washington Adult Activity Center, located at... 80 Manorhaven Blvd for Port Washington Residents. Northwell was able to open this site through a very generous donation from the Peter & Jeri Dejana Foundation. To register online, click: https://formativdash.force.com/s/ Any issues with making an appointment or etc. must be directed to Northwell.

In cooperation with the leadership of Saint Francis Hospital and within guidelines set forth by the NYS Dept of Health Ten members of the Port Washington Fire D...epartment were inoculated with the Covid-19 vaccine today. The members pictured are 6 of the Departments 111 volunteers that have provided and continue to provide direct patient contact. The Port Washington Fire Department is the primary provider of Emergency Medical Care to the people of Port Washington. See more

This morning the first member of the Port Washington Fire Department received the Covid-19 vaccination. Beth Weisburd was selected by Chief Thomas Golden to be ...the first member of the Department to receive the vaccination. EMT Weisburd was selected due to the fact that she has had the highest amount of direct patient contact (217 incidents) since Chief Golden declared a State of Emergency for the Department on March 15, 2020. In all, 111 volunteer front line emergency medical providers of the Department will receive inoculations in the 1st Phase, with the remaining 160 firefighters scheduled to be inoculated in the 2nd and 3rd Phases. See more

Hey, Port Washington! In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, we have turned our fleet of Emergency Ambulance Service Vehicles (EASV’s) GREEN! We have added solar panels to charge the batteries of these vehicles which will ensure they are charged off the sun rather than the gasoline alternator. This includes the batteries for the engine, radios, and emergency lights/sirens!... #PORTSTRONG #supPORT #FMCo #EMS #PWFD #inthistogether #fightagainstcovid #frontlineheroes #GoGreen