13 Dec 2020, Plainview NY: A driver was trapped, after losing control of the vehicle, and overturning earlier tonight on Old Country Road. Firefighters from the Plainview FD responded and quickly extricated the trapped driver, who was transported to a local hospital for injuries. #Plainview #Oldbethpage #caraccident Photo courtesy of…

Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults If you are like most people, you feel cold every now and then during the winter. What you may not know is that just being really cold can make you very sick. Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young….

  The Sabbath and Jewish holidays are a time of family gatherings, celebrated with special foods, songs and customs. Many holy days and observances, as well as the weekly Sabbath, are a time for traditional cooking and candle rituals. However, without safety precautions, these customary religious observances may increase the…

Name of product: Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles Hazard: The candles’ high flames can ignite the surface of the wax or cause the glass to break, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall date: December 2, 2020 Units: About 142,740 Consumer Contact: Dollar Tree at 800-876-8697 from…

The Vocational Education and Extension Board along with the Nassau County Firefighters Museum asks for your help in a toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots. Due to the pandemic this year, toys are needed now more than ever. In addition to helping those in need, with each donated toy…

YETI Recalls Rambler Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lid Due to Injury and Burn Hazards Name of product: Rambler 20 oz Travel Mugs with Stronghold Lids Hazard: The magnet slider on the lid can eject and hot contents can spill out, posing injury and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall date: November 4, 2020 Units: About 241,500…

InvoSpa Recalls Heated Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com Name of product: Electric Throw Heated Blankets Hazard: The recalled blankets can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Refund Recall date: November 12, 2020 Units: About 7,050 Consumer Contact: InvoSpa toll-free at 855-630-5993, 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, email…

Fire Pit Tables Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Manufactured by Sunjoy Name of product: Oakmont LP fire pit tables Hazard: An incorrectly installed burner kit hose can melt and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall date: November 10, 2020 Units: About 10,900 Consumer Contact: Sunjoy toll-free at 866-578-0101…

11 November 2020 A contingent of members from the Plainview Fire Department gathered today in front of their headquarters building on Old Country Road to honor the sacrifice made of Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Members of the Plainview Fire Department have served in every branch. One of our former…

In November of 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November Eleventh as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude…