GFD firefighters had a busy Monday responding to 15 alarms. 13 ambulance calls and 2 fires . The first fire was a mutual aid in the morning to the Dix Hills FD for a residential structure fire. Headquarters Rescue Quint 2-7-2 responded with numerous Chiefs. The second fire GFD firefighters responded to was a large garage fire in the early hours of the morning today. All chiefs with 2 engines and 2 ambulances had it under control rapidly, all units were up around 2:00am.
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Thank you for your commitment to our community. Beyond grateful for your dedication. ๐
God Bless All Of You for what you Do.
Thank you all for running into what the rest of us run away from. And for your vigilant watch over everyone, our homes, businesses, property and especially our loved ones. ๐๐
It is with the deepest regret the GFD announces the passing of 52 year member John McKenna, Badge 242 of the Hook& Ladder Co. John was a devoted member of the Department until the end. For half a century John was a valuable asset to the Department riding thousands of calls as an EMT and serving many, many years as the GFD Chaplain.
John was guiding figure to all who knew him, and we will forever be indebted to him.
John leaves behind his beloved wife Judy, children John, Jennifer, Erin and the late Susan as well as countless more loving family members. We will all miss John greatly, and mourn his loss for many days to come.
Services are as follows:
Wake - Friday 1/3 from 2p-4p and 7p-9p -Firematic services at 8p-. Brueggemann Funeral home
Funeral - Saturday 1/4 10:00 am St Francis Church Greenlawn
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Thank you for taking such good care of our family. Greenlawn Fire Department was his second family and he loved serving our town.
Rest in peace, Mr. McKenna. Always a friendly smile. He always used to give a wave or a have a chat when I would be out walking the kids in the stroller when they were babies. Thank you for your service to St. Francis and the fire department.
John McKenna was a great human, cared about everyone. I had him in 1 of classes and it was an honor. We got it from here...
Today, the volunteers of the Greenlawn Fire Department escorted Santa clause throughout the neighborhoods of Greenlawn! We hope all the residents had as good of a time as we did! Santa has returned to the North Pole and is preparing for Christmas Eve! Happy Holidays to all!
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Thank you for this special tradition we all look forward to! Happy Holidays!
It was wonderful tradition and such a great service that our fire department does.
Thanks for driving down our street ๐๐๐ ๐ผ& Most of All Thanks for Your Service ๐๐ผ๐๐จ๐ผ๐๐๐ Blessed Merry Christmas Buon Natale ,Feliz Navidad ,Happy Hannukah,Happy Kwanza,Cool Yule ,Happy Blessed Healthy Whatever Holiday You Celebrate, Peace to All ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐๐๐ฝ๐๐ป๐๐พโฎ๏ธโ๐ผ
Todays tentative route for Operation Santa.
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you guys dont cover anywhere south of timber ridge? cutting? Brennan? Delamere? lebkamp?
Thank you! ๐ ๐ผโ๏ธ
Before my kids grow up I’d love for you to come down Sharon Ln. I understand you can’t get everywhere but in that case you should rotate every year
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Today’s tentative route has been posted to our page. Merry Christmas to all!
Is there a route posted?
I haven’t seen a route anywhere. Is there one somewhere?