Protection Engine Co. No. 1, PWFD, LINY

Protection Engine Co. No. 1, PWFD, LINY Established 1892 - Home of the Rangers
Engine 8511 - Engine 8513 - Engine 8515
Port Washington Fire Department

Protection Engine Company was independently founded in 1892 and is one of four companies comprising the Port Washington Fire Department. The company consists of three fire engines and two firehouses located on South Washington Street (Main House) and Channel Drive (Annex). Protection is an engine company meaning its primary objective is fire suppression and water supply. Each engine is equipped wi

th various hoses, nozzles, and other equipment in order to achieve this objective. The Port Washington Fire Department is one of the busiest Fire Departments in Nassau County responding to more than 3,000 fire and EMS emergencies each year. These calls range in scope and scale including:

• House/Building Fires
• Brush Fires
• Motor Vehicle Extrication and Fires
• Hazardous Material Incidents
• Emergency Medical Care
• Water Emergencies
• Technical Rescue

05/30/2026
04/30/2026

The officers and members of the Port Washington Fire Department proudly congratulate Police Chief Bobby Del Muro on his retirement after 45 years and 5 days of dedicated service to the department and the community.

Thank you for your leadership, commitment, and unwavering service. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors!

Port Washington Police Benevolent Association

Port Washington Police District NY Friends

04/10/2026

Ex-Captain John C. Dargan Flower Hill Hose Company 1 Died in the line of duty 73 years ago today, April 11, 1953.

On April 11, 1953, Ex-Captain John C. Dargan made the ultimate sacrifice while serving his community.

While operating at a barn fire, Dargan collapsed and could not be revived. His dedication to the fire service spanned many years, including five years with Protection Engine Co. No. 1, PWFD, LINY before transferring to Flower Hill Hose Company #1, where he served multiple terms as Captain.

We honor his courage, commitment, and selfless service. His legacy will never be forgotten. 🚒🕊️

Happy Easter to all.  Today also marks the 134th anniversary of Protection Fire Engine Company  #1
04/05/2026

Happy Easter to all. Today also marks the 134th anniversary of Protection Fire Engine Company #1

04/04/2026
04/03/2026

Congratulations to the following members celebrating anniversaries in the month of April

Ex Chief John O’Reilly, 48
Ex Chief Ray Ryan, 44
Ex Captain Vincent Costa, 40 *43 years total with time combined with years of service with Flower Hill Hose Co.
Chief Donald Reese, 35
FF Nick Cangemi, 18
Lieut. Erit Eguizabal, 12
FF Nelson Aguilar, 12
FF Alex Gallik-Kuzmicki, 2
FF Juan Jose Navas, 2
FF Matt Cichon, 2

Today we celebrate our company and department members that served our country during the Vietnam War era both oversees a...
03/29/2026

Today we celebrate our company and department members that served our country during the Vietnam War era both oversees and in our land. We remember those that were killed in action or due to their actions. Thank you for your bravery and sacrifice

03/07/2026

For the the month of March, we celebrate the anniversaries of the following members:

Ex Captain Ron Henderson, 60
Ex Captain Alan Paxton, 51
Trustee Alex Mott, 23
FF Sergio Sanchez, 18
Captain Alfredo Diaz, 10
Asst. Engineer Junio Chagas, 4
Ex Captain Kevin Gately (FMCo), 2
FF Rigel Kinney, 1

Congratulations to all

Congratulations to our own, Firefighter/Detective Officer Tony Guzzello who will be honored by the Parent Resource Cente...
02/27/2026

Congratulations to our own, Firefighter/Detective Officer Tony Guzzello who will be honored by the Parent Resource Center at their upcoming Gala. Great work brother

Join us in congratulating Detective Tony Guzzello as one of our 2026 Gala Honorees! We can't wait to celebrate "Officer Tony" at the Gala on Friday, March 6th! Tickets and digital journal ads are still available at parentresource.org/gala.
PWPDny Port Washington Fire Department

Address

14 S Washington Street
Port Washington, NY
11050

Telephone

+15167670848

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