Hewlett Fire Department

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

Mutual Aid Working Building Fire-

On Tuesday, October 6th, at 0845 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a mutual aid to the Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department for an engine to respond to a building fire. 304 arrived on scene and stretched a 3rd attack line to the 3-side exposure to assist with extinguishing remaining fire in the duct work after fire extended from the kitchen of the ground floor restaurant. Engine 304 operated along with Chief of Department Velotti [3010] for approximately 1 hour before returning to service.

📸: ✡️ 5 Towns Central Avi Tuchman

10/07/2026

🚒🔥 HEWLETT FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE! 🚨🚑

Come join the **Hewlett Fire Department** for our **Open House** on **Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM!**

🎟️ **FREE ENTRY - ALL ARE WELCOME!**

Bring the whole family for a fun and informative day at the firehouse!

🚒**Fire Truck Rides**
🔥**Live Fire Demonstrations**
🚑**Live EMS Demonstrations**
❤️**CPR Class Information**
👨‍🚒**Meet Your Local Firefighters & EMTs**
🚒**See Our Fire Trucks & Emergency Equipment Up Close**
🍿**Snacks & Refreshments**
🎨**Kids Crafts**

🗓️**Sunday, October 25, 2026**
⏰**11:00 AM - 4:00 PM**
📍**Hewlett Fire Department**

Come see what we do, learn important fire and emergency safety information, and enjoy a great day with your local fire department!

**FREE ENTRY • FAMILY FUN • ALL ARE WELCOME!**

10/06/2026

🚒🔥 **HEWLETT FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE!** 🔥🚑

Come join the **Hewlett Fire Department** for our **Open House** on **Sunday, October 25, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM!**

🎟️ **FREE ENTRY — ALL ARE WELCOME!**

Bring the whole family for a fun and informative day at the firehouse!

🚒 **Fire Truck Rides**
🔥 **Live Fire Demonstrations**
🚑 **Live EMS Demonstrations**
❤️ **CPR Class Information**
👨‍🚒 **Meet Your Local Firefighters & EMTs**
🚒 **See Our Fire Trucks & Emergency Equipment Up Close**
🍿 **Snacks & Refreshments**
🎨 **Kids Crafts**

📅 **Sunday, October 25, 2026**
⏰ **11:00 AM – 4:00 PM**
📍 **Hewlett Fire Department**

Come see what we do, learn important fire and emergency safety information, and enjoy a great day with your local fire department!

**FREE ENTRY • FAMILY FUN • ALL ARE WELCOME!**

Please share and help us spread the word! 🚒🔥🚑

09/25/2026

House Fire-

On Tuesday, September 22, at 1610 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on Golf Dr in North Woodmere. Chiefs Velotti [3010], Sheflin [3012] and Engine 304 were quickly on the road and were updated with additional information reporting a basement fire. Chief Velotti arrived on scene and requested the mutual aid ladder from Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department. Engine 304 arrived on scene and stretched a line into the ground floor laundry room where fire was found in the wall behind the washing machine. Fire was held to the room of origin and all operations were under the command of Chief of Department Velotti.

📸: Brian Grogan

09/24/2026

High Pressure Gas Main Struck-

On Tuesday, September 22, at 0920 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a gas main struck in the rear of 1320 Broadway. 301 and Engine 305 arrived on scene and confirmed a high pressure gas main was struck by contractors in the parking lot. Engine 305 secured a positive water source and stretched 1 line. Units awaited the arrival of the gas company to shut down the main and checked the surrounding businesses. Mutual aid was provided by Valley Stream Volunteer FD WESH Inwood Fire Department Woodmere Fire Department with Woodmere Fire Department Engine 354 and Lynbrook Truck TL 427 standing by in our quarters for additional alarms. Units operated on scene for approximately an hour and half before returning to service.

09/24/2026

House Fire-

On September 14th, at 1915 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a house fire on Noel Avenue. Responding units were updated that multiple calls were being received reporting the back of the house on fire. Upon the arrival of Chief of Department Velotti [3010], a truck company was requested from Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department. Engine 302 laid in 600’ of 5” and stretched an attack line to finish extinguishing hot spots. The fire was contained with a garden hose and water extinguisher. Woodmere Fire Department also operated on scene as an extra engine. Engine 302 and Rescue 306 operated as the first due 1/1 and Ambulance 309 reported to the scene and established medical command. All operations were under the command of Chief of Department Velotti.

08/27/2026

Mutual Aid Working House Fire-

On Thursday, August 27th, at approximately 0610 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a dual response engine to the Valley Stream Volunteer FD for a house fire on North Terrace Place. As units were responding, additional information was relayed from Nassau County Fire Communications - Firecom that a female was trapped in the home. Chief 3401 arrived on scene and transmitted a working fire. Members of Valley Stream and Elmont worked to remove the victim without protection of a hose line and handed the victim off to EMS personnel. Hewlett members conducted searches and ventilation of the dwelling and returned to service within the hour. Chiefs Legrow [3011], Sheflin [3012] and Engine 304 all responded and operated on scene.

08/21/2026

Mutual Aid Structure Collapse & Overturned Tanker-

Over the past 2 days, the Hewlett Fire Department kept busy answering multiple alarms in district as well as 2 mutual aid requests.

The first was on Wednesday, August 19, at 1220 hrs for Ambulance 309 to respond to the Meadowmere Park Fire Department for an overturned gasoline tanker. 309 operated on scene for approximately 4 1/2 hours before returning to service.

On Thursday, August 20, at approximately 1910 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a mutual aid truck company to respond to Atlantic Beach and assist the Inwood Fire Department with a structure collapse at Sun & Surf Beach Club resulting from a tornado. Ladder 303 responded and upon arrival stretched a precautionary attack line to the search site. All searches proved negative and there was 1 minor injury reported.

Mutual Aid Structure Collapse & Overturned Tanker-

On Thursday, August 20, at approximately 1910 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a mutual aid truck company to respond to Atlantic Beach and assist the Inwood Fire Department with a structure collapse at Sun & Surf Beach Club resulting from a tornado. Ladder 303 responded and upon arrival stretched a precautionary attack line to the search site. All searches proved negative and there was 1 minor injury reported.

Mutual Aid Structure Collapse & Overturned Tanker-

On Thursday, August 20, at approximately 1910 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a mutual aid truck company to respond to Atlantic Beach and assist the Inwood Fire Department with a structure collapse at Sun & Surf Beach Club resulting from a tornado. Ladder 303 responded and upon arrival stretched a precautionary attack line to the search site. All searches proved negative and there was 1 minor injury reported.

Mutual Aid Structure Collapse & Overturned Tanker-

On Thursday, August 20, at approximately 1910 hrs, the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a mutual aid truck company to respond to Atlantic Beach and assist the Inwood Fire Department with a structure collapse at Sun & Surf Beach Club resulting from a tornado. Ladder 303 responded and upon arrival stretched a precautionary attack line to the search site. All search

08/21/2026

Mutual Aid Working Building Fire-

On Tuesday, August 4th, at approximately 0340 hrs the Hewlett Fire Department was alerted for a mutual aid engine to respond to Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department for building fire on Central Avenue. Engine 304 arrived on scene and split the crew, relieving the first attack line and continuing to overhaul the structure. Units operated on scene for approximately 1 1/2 hours before returning to service.

📸: K2M Photo 📷🇺🇸 Avi Tuchman