Take a moment to pray for a WHBFD friend FF Bruce Turcotte of the Hopelawn Fire Department in Woodbridge, NJ. He will be missed.
Sunday, January 15, 2012 WHBFD E946 responded to a verbal report of a car fire located at 160th Avenue and 102nd street to find a fully involved abandoned vehicle.
Join Us on February 16th, 2012 for the celebration of our 84th Anniversary Dinner Dance. It will be held at Russo's On the Bay located on Crossbay Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens. We will be honoring our neighborhoods 9-11 heroes, BC Thomas Farino, FF Raymond York and FF Kevin M Delano Sr(Ex Chief of WHBFD). Our newly appointed officers will be sworn into office and we will be also honoring Joseph DeCandia, Jr of The S.S. Cosma and Damiano Society, as well as, James Kolm of Liberty Bell Auto. Tickets are $75.00 per person with cocktail hour beginning at 630. Journal Ads will be accepted until Feb. 3rd. Those who are interested in purchasing tickets or a Journal Ad please call us at 718-843-1716 or fax at 718-848-6512.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 A947 was toned out for the report of Two pedestrians struck at Lefferts Boulevard and the Belt parkway. Upon Arrival no patients or incident was found. At the same time A947-1 with C941 and DC942 were toned out for a report of a four car MVA at the Belt Parkway prior to Erskine St west bound. A947 and A947-1 responded to find that the original ped struck was one in the same as the four car MVA. The accident involved 3 cars and a tow truck, while the tow truck was assisting two cars the third car crashed into the vehicles hitting the tow truck driver and one other person. 4 persons were transported to Jamaica Hospital via WHBFD and FDNY EMS.On Scene - WHBFD A947, A947-1, FDNY E331, L173, FDNY EMS C51, 51a3
Saturday, December 24, 2011 On Christmas eve, Jolly Ol' Saint Nick called the WHBFD for a little help delivering gifts to the families of Howard Beach. Santa always dreamed of being a firefighter and EMT if he hadnt become Santa Claus, he enjoys every minute that he is in Howard Beach.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 A947 and SQ944 responded for the report of an overturn on the Belt Parkway.
Monday, December 12, 2011 Dear Residents, Like every year SANTA comes to WHBFD on Christmas Eve and visits the Residents of New Howard Beach(Rockwood Park), Old Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach and Ramblersville. If you would like Santa to stop by your house call the WEST HAMILTON BEACH FIRE DEPT @ (718)843-1716 anytime to reserve your appointment. Santa will be arriving in Howard Beach at 6pm until 11pm. OPENINGS ARE LIMITED, So call today and Save your spot. . RESERVATION DEADLINE IS DEC 20TH. SORRY NO RESERVATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LINDENWOOD, OZONE PARK OR OTHER PARTS OF NYC.HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY HOLIDAY FORM EVERY ONE AT THE WEST HAMILTON BEACH FIRE DEPT.
Sunday, December 11, 2011 Thank you to all those who supported us this weekend while we were raising funds for new equipment and gear.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 A947 responded to the Belt Parkway for the report of a Two car MVA. Patients were transported to Jamaica Hospital.
Saturday, December 3, 2011 The crew assigned to A947 responded to multiple calls on Saturday Night, including an overturn which has become ordinary due to the Belt Parkway and a shooting which in the past has been unheard of in our area. The overturn involving two cars was located on the Belt Parkway under the Crossbay Blvd Overpass. All patients were transported to Jamaica Hospital. The shooting victim was originally shot and then was able to flee from the shooters who were in pursuit until the victim crashed his car on 155th Avenue and Huron St, where the shooters then fired more shots into the victim who was pronounced dead at Jamaica Hospital. As per the Daily News.
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