Today is May 1st, also known as May Day in many countries but we would like to tell you how Mayday became an international word for distress: The amazing origin of a famous distress call May Day: a day we in the northern hemisphere have historically reserved for fun springtime…
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The Plainview Fire Department wishes to acknowledge one of our former members on becoming the Chief of the East Meadow Fire Department. On December 29, 1993, Paul Kosiba joined the ranks as firefighter assigned to Engine Company # 4. A member of the Plainview Fire Department for 15 years having…
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Name of product: Greenworks and Powerworks pressure washer spray guns Hazard: The spray gun connector can break, causing the hose and/or parts of the connector to become dislodged during use, posing an impact injury hazard to the user. Remedy: Replace Recall date: April 7, 2021 Units: About 1.06 million Consumer…
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March 29 is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Plainview Fire Department remembers the sacrifices and service of all those who served during this time. Amongst the members of the Plainview Fire Department are Vietnam veterans that on on this day, and every day, are remembered for the time they…
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Please consider donating blood, platelets, etc. Due to the recent winter storms supplies are at a critically low level. You can donate at your local blood bank or at many of the hospitals in your region Give blood… Be a hero.
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Recall Details Description: This recall involves DeWALT cordless kerosene forced-air heaters model number DXH90CFAK with serial numbers 340902-20001001 through 340902-20004000 and model number DXH90CFAKM with serial numbers 340901-20001001 through 340901-20001500. The heaters have a black tank/base, a yellow body and a gray combustion barrel. “DeWALT” and “90,000 BTU” are printed…
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Recall Details Description: This recall involves Model Year 2021 Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with Model Number 37802. The model and serial number are located on the back of the snowthrower. Serial numbers included in this recall are listed on Toro’s website at https://www.toro.com/en/product-safety-information/product-recall-information. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop…
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15 February 2021 The Congregation of Young Israel in Plainview presented the Chief of Department with an award for the department’s dedication to serving the community.
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Description: This recall involves Victory Innovations and Protexus-branded cordless handheld and backpack electrostatic sprayers used to disinfect surfaces. They come with a nozzle, nozzle wrench, tank, lithium-ion battery pack and a battery pack charger. The Victory Innovations cordless sprayers have a green and white exterior. The Victory Innovations logo…
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New York’s First Black Firefighters Posted on May 29, 2015 By Ginger Adams Otis Black Firefighters It’s no secret that FDNY firefighters are among the best in the world, but here’s a little-known fact about New York’s Bravest: a black woman was among the city’s earliest black firefighters. Her name…
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