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🚒 Garden City Volunteer Fire Department 🚒
Serving Since 1920 – 24/7

At Garden City Volunteer Fire Department, we have proudly been serving our community for over 100 years, responding to emergencies, and ensuring the safety of our neighbors around the clock. As a volunteer fire department, we understand the importance of selflessness, dedication, and teamwork. Being a volunteer firefighter is not just a job – it’s the highest form of community service. It’s about making a difference when it matters most and being there for those in need. We’re always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our ranks. If you’re ready to make an impact and serve the community, consider becoming a volunteer firefighter with us today!

👉 Join us and be a hero in your community!

09/09/2026

🎆 LDW spent up in the air ✈️

To round out the summer, the volunteers kept busy with a Mutual Aid, fireworks standbys and an RC Plane Rescue.  On Sunday, members responded to a resident who reached out for assistance removing an RC plane that was stuck in a tree. Upon arrival, they were able to safely position the ladder truck and climb up approximately 25 feet into the air and retrieve the toy plane for the resident and his relieved child.  We also provided stand-by coverage for both the Cherry Valley & Garden City Country Clubs end-of-summer fireworks displays. Both were a success with plenty of enjoyment and no incidents.

On Saturday, L147 responded to the Westbury Fire Department district for a working house fire. These were among 21 calls the GCFD responded to over the long weekend.

This is what volunteer service means: being there when the community needs you most. Interested in joining? Visit our website with the link in bio, send us a DM, or stop by our headquarters.

08/13/2026

🩸Blood drive happening now at GCFD headquarters, come down and make a difference!

08/11/2026

🛎️ BACK 2 BACK 🛎️

It was a busy weekend for Garden City Volunteer Firefighters, as we responded to two consecutive 2-alarm fires amid the heat.

The first was located at a local business on Franklin Avenue. Garden City Fire Department Crews were on scene instantaneously upon receiving both the automatic fire alarm and a phone call for smoke coming from an outlet. Upon investigation, a fire was found in-between floors and in between businesses, which required numerous resources to ensure no further spread. GCFD and mutual aid companies had the fire under control in under 55 minutes.

As units were preparing to clear Franklin Avenue, calls started to come in for a house fire in the Mineola Volunteer Fire Department (NY) Fire District. Units from various departments, including Garden City Ladder 147, immediately began north on Franklin Avenue and worked to quickly bring it under control.

Garden City FD was also among many units that assisted in last night’s overturned gasoline tanker in the Westbury Fire Department area of Old Country Road. GCFD units assisted in containing the spill quickly, preventing further contamination. Traffic, though was diverted for approximately 12 hours following the incident to allow fire department crews, alongside the NC Fire Marshals Hazmat team, to offload the gasoline and allow for the vehicle to be safely removed from the roadway.

These were among 20 calls the GCFD responded to this weekend.

This is what volunteer service means: being there when the community needs you most. Interested in joining? Visit our website with the link in bio, send us a DM, or stop by our headquarters.

07/24/2026

🚨 INTER-AGENCY CRASH COURSE 🚨

Recently, Garden City Volunteer Firefighters responded to multiple reports of motor vehicle accidents throughout the village. Thankfully two of our recent incidents, a car that struck the rear of a local supermarket and a car which flipped after striking a tree on Flower Rd, both resulted in only minor injuries to the drivers. These types of calls are always a joint effort between the GCFD, GCPD, and EMS personnel from NYU Langone.

In the week leading up to these incidents, an inter-agency training was held at Fire Headquarters where Fire, Police, and EMS personnel all participated in various real-world scenarios we prepare for. This type of training is crucial to the success of emergency services when responding to incidents together.

This is what volunteer service means: being there when the community needs you most. Interested in joining?
Visit our website with the link in bio, send us a DM, or stop by Fire Headquarters.

07/15/2026

⚠️Advisory⚠️

Due to wildfires in northern Canada, smoke is making its way through the village. The New York State Department of Health has issued an Air Quality Advisory. The fire department is aware of the situation and monitoring it closely.

In the event of an fire related emergency within the village, call: (516) 742-3300

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸

As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, Chief John Parrella, the Officers and members of the Garden City Fire Department wish everyone a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day.

May we all take a moment to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy, the sacrifices that secured them, and how truly blessed we are to call America home.

God Bless America! 🇺🇸

07/01/2026

🔥 Fire Up the Grill… Not a Fire! 🔥

Summer is grilling season, and nothing brings family and friends together quite like a backyard barbecue. Before you light the grill, take a minute to review these important grilling safety tips. A few simple precautions can help prevent fires, avoid serious burn injuries, and keep your cookout focused on great food and great company.

Stay safe, enjoy the season, and have a happy summer from your volunteers at the Garden City Fire Department! 🚒☀️

⬇️ Check out these helpful grilling safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association.

06/19/2026

🐰 Not Your Typical Rescue Call

While responding on Engine 142 to an animal rescue call on the west end, Assistant Chief Brian Gallo, Ex-Capt. Tom Rivera, and Firefighter Bill Slattery located two baby rabbits trapped in a deep window well. A quick rescue operation freed both little occupants, allowing them to safely hop back on their way.

This is what volunteer service means: being there when the community needs you most. Interested in joining? Visit our website with the link in bio, send us a DM, or stop by our headquarters.

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05/23/2026

🚨 FROM TRAINING TO REALITY 🚨

While en route to Bethpage for live fire training at the Nassau County Fire Service Academy, Garden City volunteer firefighters encountered a serious motor vehicle accident on Old Country Road in Westbury, involving an entrapped passenger.

Without hesitation, members assigned to Heavy Rescue 146 and Quint 147 immediately went to work alongside the Westbury Fire Department and EMS crews. Using our Holmatro - Rescue Tools and Extrication Equipment GC firefighters removed the passenger-side door to provide EMS personnel rapid access to the trapped victim.

Once operations at the scene were completed, our members continued on to the Fire Academy where they spent the evening conducting live burn training in high-rise fire operations.

GCFD also responded to an outside gas odor, which firefighters discovered to be a ruptured gas main at a local golf course. 🚒⛳️

This is what volunteer service means: being there when the community needs you most. Interested in joining? Visit our website with the link in bio, send us a DM, or stop by our headquarters.

05/15/2026

🔥 From Emergency calls to training grounds — GCFD Volunteers had a busy Week 🔥

Some notable responses this week included:

▪️ A vehicle fire on Stewart Avenue
▪️ Sparking power lines next to GCHS
▪️ Trees/wires down throughout the village
▪️ As well as other weather-related hazards impacting the community, and routine alarms

This past week was a reminder that being a volunteer firefighter means always being ready — whether responding to real emergencies in the community or sharpening skills during live fire training.

Every response. Every drill. Every hour served is done by neighbors helping neighbors.

Interested in making a difference in your community?
Send us a DM or visit our website, link in bio

Address

347 Stewart Avenue
Garden City, NY
11530

Telephone

+15164654130

Website

http://www.gcfdny.com/

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