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333 Marcus Avenue
Garden City Park, NY 11040
516-746-3194
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On March 1st at 11:04AM, our department was alerted to a house fire on Old Court House Road. The first chief on scene quickly confirmed smoke showing and alerted incoming units. From our department a truck (1511), engine (154), ladder (151) and ambulance (155) responded. Thanks to the fast response and quick actions from both our department and those that were mutual aided, the fire was quickly contained and put out. Thank you to the other departments who were mutual aided and came with their own rigs: New Hyde Park Engine (173) and Ladder (175), and Mineola fast team (165F) responded to scene, Garden City, Floral Park, West Hempstead, and Franklin Square covered our district while we operated.
Last Saturday at approximately 1842 hours, the Garden City Park Fire Department was alerted for a ladder to respond to Roslyn Highlands Headquarters and cover their district while units were operating at a multi alarm building fire. Tower Ladder 151 responded within 5 minutes of the tone out. After standing by at their Headquarters for approximately 4 hours, Tower Ladder 151 was moved up to the scene of the fire to operate. Once on scene, firefighters operated the master stream in frigid temperatures hitting hot spots and knocking down fire for approximately 3 hours.
Units responded: AC1501, AC1503, TL151.
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On November 4th Rescue got toned out for three consecutive ambulance calls, both of our ambulances assembled crews and responded - transporting to NYU Langone Long Island
Late night drills are always fun, this photo was taken at a joint 3 & 4 drill where probationary members got to practice hose handling and our newest chauffeurs got to practice pumping.
Garden City Park Company 2 would like to honor ex-captain Ralph Chiesa. Chiesa joined the Garden City Park Fire Department in October 1989. Chiesa rose through the ranks to become captain in the years of 1998-2000 and continues to serve his community. Ex-captain Chiesa among other achievements prides that he was part of the search and rescue operation during 9/11 when his country needed him most. Upon other responsibilities he handles the Memorial Day parade table set for one. Known as THE FALLEN COMRADES table in memory of his father that was a prisoner of war(POW) in the Korean War and those soldiers who have made the Ultimate sacrifice. Along with the table, ex-captain Chiesa handles The Fireman’s last call with the ringing of the bell. We appreciate Ralph and his service to the community and honor all other Latinx members risking their lives daily.
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Department History
Motorized equipment for firemen was unheard of when the Garden City Park Fire Department was organized in March of 1911 with a complement of 23 men and officers. The equipment consisted of a horse drawn combination hook and ladder and bucket brigade.
The district was originally covered by New Hyde Park Fire District until the latter established its eastern boundary at Denton Avenue, shutting out Garden City Park. In 1917, the horses were replaced by a secondhand truck which pulled the same piece of apparatus until 1925. The company then purchased a secondhand pumper from Farmingdale which remained in service until 1927.