Holbrook firefighter
needs your help
Holbrook firefighter Chris Levi lost
both of his legs above the knees and the use of his right arm
while fighting the war in Iraq. Your donations are needed and
will certainly be appreciated in our efforts to make Chris’s
house handicapped accessible. Let’s all pull together to make
this happen.
Please make checks payable to:
Chris Levi c/o Holbrook Fire Department,
390 Terry Boulevard, Holbrook, NY 11741
East Northport
Struts Its Stuff
Photos courtesy of Rich
Valeo, The Observer
Good Stop at
Huntington Manor Chinese Restaurant
The Huntington Manor Fire Department
responded to multiple reports of fire at the popular East Buffet
Chinese Restaurant on Route 110 in Huntington Station, across
from the Walt Whitman Mall, on Monday afternoon, August 11.
Huntington Manor firefighters were assisted by the Melville,
Huntington, and Greenlawn FD's and the Huntington Community
First Aid Squad at the scene, with Halesite and Dix Hills
providing standby coverage. Flames and dark smoke were reported
coming from the roof as firefighters arrived and found
restaurant employees and patrons already evacuated. About 55
firefighters were on the scene with 14 fire/rescue vehicles, and
had the blaze under control within 45 minutes, led by Chief
Robert Herley, and Assistant Chiefs Mark Sciallo, Gary Hatton
and Fred Steenson, Jr. Preliminary reports indicate a grease
fire that originated in the ductwork above the kitchen, and
extended on to the roof and ceiling of the kitchen. An
aggressive attack by firefighters minimized damage and confined
the fire to the kitchen and roof area. Suffolk County Deputy
Fire Coordinators responded to provide assistance. The Suffolk
Police Arson Squad, Town of Huntington Fire Marshal, Board of
Health, LIPA and National Grid were also on the scene.
Fire News Photos by Steve Silverman
softball game
During a beautiful sunny Sunday on August 3
at Peter Nelson Park in Huntington a history- making softball
game was played. The Huntington Manor Fire Department took on
the Suffolk County Second Precinct All-stars in their annual
charity fundraising event. This annual charity softball game was
first conceived and played 20 years ago. The founders of this
event were HMFD members Mike Pastore and Jeff Sperber. Mike
Pastore explained this event is an avenue to raise money for
underprivileged children and families going through a sudden
economic tragedy within Huntington Manor Fire Department’s
district. Mike stated, “We only raised $200 in our first game 20
years ago. The event has grown nicely to bring the total dollar
amount raised over these past 20 years to just under $80,000,
thanks to the generous donations from the community.” This
year’s game found SCPD on top by the score of 23 to 9 and the
bragging rights until next years charity game.
Fire News photos by Phil Orlando
