Empire Hose Company 3

The Members of Empire Hose Co 3 are saddened by the loss of Merrick Fire Department Treasurer, Ex-Captain William Babcock, a 47 year member of Friendship Engine and Hose Co. Please keep his family in your prayers.

You can tell a lot by how a fire house maintains their rigs. Our members take pride in keeping our equipment both clean, and functional

Sometimes looks can be deceiving... Merrick Truck Co. 1

Flashback Friday #newyear #ehc3

To all of our friends and supporters of our Annual Christmas Tree Sale... Due to the uncertainty of COVID-19, earlier this year we made a decision to cancel our annual tradition. We hope to get back to some so-called normalcy for the 2021 season. We suggest you get out early to another location to secure your tree. From all of us at Empire Hose Co 3, we wish you and your families a Happy, Healthy and Safe Christmas Season.

On Saturday October 25, 2020 at approximately 5:10 P.M., the Merrick Volunteer Fire Department was alerted for an auto accident with an overturned car and possible entrapment. Units arrived quickly, secured the scene and tended to the occupants. Minor injuries were reported with two people transported to an area hospital. Merrick Rd, westbound, was shut down until the vehicles were removed. Photo Credit MFD K2M Photography

On October 22, 2020 at approximately 9:03 P.M., the Merrick Volunteer Fire Department responded to an auto accident on Clubhouse Rd near Town Park with a report of people trapped. Upon arrival, volunteer firefighters encountered two vehicles, each with one occupant and no entrapment. Both vehicles were secured, occupants were treated by Merrick FD personnel and one person was transported to an area hospital. The cause of the accident is being investigated by the Nassau County Police.

On Wednesday October 21, 2020 at approximately 4:20 P.M., the Merrick Fire Volunteer Department was alerted for a report of an aircraft down off of the Meadowbrook Pkwy in the vicinity of the US Coast Guard Station. While enroute, it was confirmed that a helicopter was in the water. Members of the Merrick Fire Department deployed rescue swimmers who were able to gain access to the pilot, stabilize, transfer to MFD rescue boat and safely transport to dry land. An awaiting ambu...lance crew continued care and transported the pilot to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. The quick response of the Merrick Fire and all the other agencies including a private boater (good Samaritan) played a role in the positive outcome. Photo Credit: K2M Photography Merrick H&L News12

The Merrick Chamber of Commerce has been a good friend and supporter of the Merrick FD and at the forefront of community events. This year many events sponsored by the chamber were cancelled. Those events raised money to provide holiday lights throughout the business districts of Merrick. This year, those holiday lights may not shine without the necessary funds to pay for them. Please consider a donation to light up our community this upcoming holiday season. Use the link below to make your donation.

On September 30, 2020 at approximately 7:16 PM, the Merrick Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on Clubhouse Rd & Alexis Rd. Upon arrival the members were met with a fully involved house with an extreme volume of fire. The volunteers firefighters made an aggressive attempt to extinguish the fire from the inside. However, due to structural instability caused by the fire, the firefighters were ordered by the Chief to back out of the house. Firefighters... eventually were able to extinguish the fire. Several surrounding towns also responded to assist in the efforts. No injuries were reported and the Nassau County Fire Marshall is investigating to determine the cause of the fire. A special thank you to the members of the Empire Hose Company 3 Ladies Auxiliary, the Empire Hose Company 3 Junior Firefighters and other family and friends that assisted in distributing cold refreshments to the volunteer firefighters. The attached video was taken by K2M photography. During this video you will hear the sounds of the fire engine air horns. That is the signal to alert the interior firefighters to evacuate. Additional photos can be viewed at www.k2mphotography.com//Merrick-Fir/Clubhouse-Road-9-30-20 Another video from Zone2Photo... www.zone2photo.com//Merrick-FD-Signal-10-Clubh/i-7z4VMhh/A

Towers of light in Merrick. Tonight Merrick hosted our yearly September 11th ceremony with the addition of special guests from surrounding towns and a beautiful display of the towers of lights.

Look to the skies as Twin Beams of Light shine at the Merrick Fire Department 9/11 Memorial located at Sunrise Hwy & Merrick Ave until 12:30 A.M. It’s worth the drive to see the light.

The Merrick Fire Department recently saluted 53 Year Member, Honorary Captain Martin Abrams of Merrick Hook and Ladder Co.#1 on his final ride. Thank you to the Herald for the story.

The Merrick Fire Department invites all of our Family, Friends and Community Members to join us in commemorating the 19th Anniversary of 9/11. On Friday September 11, 2020 at 7:00 P.M., the Merrick Fire Department will hold a service at the Merrick 9/11 Memorial located at Sunrise Hwy & Merrick Ave. We ask that all who attend keep a face covering on when safe social distancing cannot be achieved.

The busy weekend continues with this overturned car on Clubhouse Rd between Alexis Rd & Holiday Park Dr at approximately 6:35 P.M. on July 26, 2020. Volunteers of the Merrick Fire Department responded to the scene securing the vehicle. It was reported that the alleged operator of the vehicle self extricated and fled the scene on foot. Nassau County Police canvassed the area for the operator. A parked car was also damaged in the incident.

The Merrick Fire Dept responded to several emergency calls the weekend of July 25th & 26th. Emergency calls including water emergencies involving jet skis and an overturned boat, calls for house fires (alarms), carbon monoxide, gas BBQ fire, ambulance calls and multiple vehicle accidents including this overturned TOH Sanitation truck which shut down Merrick Rd eastbound at Clubhouse Rd at approximately 4:55 P.M. The operator of the truck was transported to an area hospital for evaluation. Additional TOH Sanitation equipment and personnel arrived at the scene to clear up debris. TOH bulldozers eventually lifted the truck onto its wheels for removal. Use the below link to K2M Photography to view more photos of this incident. https://www.k2mphotography.com//Merr/Merrick-Road-7-26-20/

On July 6, 2020, the Merrick Volunteer FD responded to 2 separate accidents in a short span of time this afternoon. The first involved an alleged stolen motorcycle that collided with a vehicle at Sunrise Hwy & Merrick Ave. The operator of the motorcycle fled the scene on another motorcycle and the driver of the vehicle, a pregnant female, was transported to the hospital. The second accident occurred at Merrick Ave & Kirkwood Ave. That scene involved a van pulling a landscaping trailer and an SUV. Significant damage was caused to both vehicles. 2 people were transported to the hospital as a result.

On July 3rd at approximately 10:00 P.M., the Merrick Fire Department was alerted for a fire at the Town of Hempstead Sanitation Facility on Merrick Rd. First arriving, Chief Ronnie Gies, transmitted a working fire at the rear transfer station and requested assistance from surrounding towns due the extremely large volume of fire. Low water pressure from the hydrants on the property hampered the efforts of the volunteer firefighters to gain control of the fire which prompted a... request to New York American Water to raise the water pressure in the area. Due to the water restrictions, a water relay was instituted from hydrants on nearby local streets. It took nearly an hour and a half to gain control and extinguish the fire. No injuries to were reported. Photo Credit: K2M Photography Link for more photo: https://www.k2mphotography.com//Merri/Merrick-Road-7-3-20/

At 9:10 a.m., the Merrick Fire Department was alerted for an auto accident on Sunrise Hwy & Merrick Ave. The incident reportedly stemmed from one of the vehicles allegedly hitting a Freeport Police vehicle and taking off at a high rate of speed eventually crashing in Merrick. Several people were transported to area hospitals. Sunrise Hwy at Merrick Ave will remain shutdown while an investigation is conducted.

The Merrick Fire Department paid tribute to those who laid down their life while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The department placed wreaths at memorials in the Merrick Community. The Department then sounded the audible sirens in remembrance and honor.