Atlantic Beach Rescue

08/30/2026

Successful drop! Syosset Fire Department Drone Unit is practicing dropping a floatation device at our Water Rescue training. Drone Ops Solutions

08/27/2026

08/21/2026

Update: Multi Agency Response to possible tornado touchdown at Sun and Surf Beach Club earlier.

AB Rescue units were called in to assist the Inwood Fire Department at 18:50 hours. Calls were being received for a collapse and possible fires following a severe wind event.

Several departments from throughout Nassau County were dispatched following the technical rescue response matrix. Crews were utilized to cut through debris and search voids caused by the storm. Club members were present at the time and luckily only one minor injury is reported.

Inwood FD Chief Josiyah Green provided a press release and the scene has been turned over to NCPD and the NC Office of Emergency Management.

The Village of Atlantic Beach OEM reports that there has not been any damage found in the village. The property where the storm touched down is outside village boundaries however our OEM has resources on the ground to assist.

The National Weather Service will confirm later on today if this was in fact a confirmed tornado. However there is extensive damage and the clubs are closed until further notice.

08/19/2026

Right now- Atlantic Beach Rescue is assisting Meadowmere FD at an Overturned Gas Tanker on Rockaway Blvd. Ambulance 369 is in Staging, Chief 3600 is Staging Area Manager.

08/17/2026

Any plans to hit the beach tomorrow? There is a high risk for life-threatening rip currents tomorrow at all south-facing Long Island ocean beaches. Showers and thunderstorms will also be possible both in the morning and again in the evening.

08/11/2026

Last night at the monthly village meeting Mayor Frohlinger and the board honored the heroic Village lifeguards and responding members of AB Rescue for their actions on the beach at The Plaza on Sunday. A seriously injured male was rescued from the ocean and a medevac was called in to airlift him out.

08/02/2026

Double Water Jobs

AB Bridge- Partially Submerged Jetski occupant holding onto bridge

Vessel August High called AB Rescue, EMT Leo Esses got eyes on incident and reported the incident to dispatch. August high reported he was attempting to rescue the jet skier. Units from Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department, Inwood Fire Department, City of Long Beach New York Fire Department were dispatched. ABR Jet Ski punched out with a crew of two rescue swimmers. Once the jet skier was safe on August High he was brought to dock.

As the initial incident winded down Jet Ski 363 and the Drone team deployed to a vessel on the rocks in Jones Inlet mutual aid to the Point Lookout Lido FD. The drone team provided aerial reconnaissance as a plan was established to utilize private salvage.

The day in still young, be safe out there! 🛟

08/01/2026

Mainly dry conditions are expected today. If you are headed to one of the Atlantic facing beaches today, there will be a high risk of rip currents. Remember to heed the advice of the local beach patrol and only swim where there is a lifeguard on duty.

07/31/2026

Neighbors- check your mail! AB Rescue is in our annual fundraising campaign. Our membership of skilled, professional first responders has doubled as has our call volume. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Atlantic Beach Rescue is prepared to answer your call for help but we wouldn't be able to if it wasn't for the generosity of our community. We have embraced technology to better respond to emergencies.
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07/27/2026

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