Over 175 Years....
The Hempstead Fire Department consists of five Engine Companies, three Hose Companies, two Ladder Companies and Hempstead's Rescue Squad. With a fire protection area of more than four square miles, it protects over 50 thousand residents and more than 15 thousand private homes.
June 12 , 2008
House Fire
The Hempstead Fire Department was toned out for a reported house fire early June 12. The first units on scene immediately reported the working house fire.
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June 05 , 2008
House Fire
An early morning fire broke out in a house on Dartmouth St. Upon arrival of the HFD units, the house was fully involved. A line....
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February 26 , 2008
Building Fire
One minute to midnight, the Hempstead Fire Dept. was toned out for a working building fire at 538 Peninsula Blvd. Upon arrival of the first units, the building ..........
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February 18 , 2008
Apartment Fire
Around 10 P.M., The Hempstead Fire Department responded to a report of a working apartment fire on the 1st floor of 600 Fulton Ave. Upon arrival, the HFD encountered a fully involved ..........
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February 15 , 2007
Basement Fire
Around 2 AM, the Hempstead Fire Department was toned out for a possible basement fire at 7 Liberty Court. 2nd Assistant Chief Charles was first on scene and reported the working basement fire. The members ............
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January 28, 2008
First Working Fire of 2008
The Hempstead Fire Department responded to a report of an apartment fire at 31 Miller Pl. Chief Charles was first on scene and transmitted the working fire. The fire began on the third floor.......
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