First Due 2

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

This morning--Sunday, April 19, 2026--Engine 2 hosted a hands-on vehicle extrication training for Stations 2 & 4 (North Zone) of the Wantagh Fire Department at the department's training facility (Station 6).

Members were guided through various disentanglement operations that are commonly required to safely extricate a patient entrapped within an auto. Members began the training with a refresher on vehicle anatomy, where key components of the vehicle directly involved in operations were identified and explained. These key components were labeled using red spray paint for easy identification.

From there, members spoke through the various different stages of extrication, and carried out the required tasks for each stage in sequential order as they would during an actual alarm. Members performed a size-up of the scene, stabilized the vehicle, protected the patient, conducted disentanglement operations (including: glass removal, "peel and peek", hazard identification and mitigation, hatchback removal, hood removal, door removal, roof removal, dashboard displacement), and completed the operation by extricating the dummy patient from the driver seat.

We appreciate the members that showed up and attended training this morning, and hope that all who participated enjoyed the training and more importantly, took away something from the training (and ideally learned something new). This training was made possible thanks to Ex-Captain Ed Cordova who donated the minivan to the department; thanks brother. It has become increasingly difficult to obtain vehicles to cut up and use for training, so whenever we get the opportunity, we take full advantage and ensure that we get the most out of it.

04/12/2026

On the morning of Sunday, April 12, 2026, Engine 2 hosted a joint training between the North Zone of the Wantagh Fire Department (E2, E4, E7, L2) and Bethpage Fire Department Engine 5 (905) and Ladder 3 (903) at the WFD Training Center (Station 6).

Units performed two evolutions simulating a working fire in a three story private dwelling with possible victims trapped, performing a reverse lay operation and limiting access to the structure causing rig positioning to be tedious.

Members did a phenomenal job and worked seamlessly together, stretching two handlines and conducting searches quickly and efficiently.

We hope to train together again in the near future.

02/09/2026

At approximately 1444 hours on Saturday, February 7, 2026, the Wantagh Fire Department was alerted for a report of a house fire at 3998 Alken Ave, Seaford, in the North Zone of the Wantagh Fire District.

Chief of Department Bill Stevens [6900] was first on scene, and upon arrival reported possible fire in the walls. Engine 2 [692] was the first engine on scene and upon arrival performed a "reverse lay" operation, stopping at the fire building to skid the attack line before advancing up the street toward a hydrant to secure a positive water source.

Engine 2, led by Captain Fratello, arrived on scene and began opening up walls in the kitchen. Units moved to the basement to begin opening up the ceiling. Tower Ladder 1 [6911], led by Captain Carpentier, arrived shortly after and entered the basement and assist in locating the fire. The fire was located, prompting Chief Stevens to transmit a "Signal 10" (working fire). All fire was quickly knocked down, and extensive overhaul conducted by companies on scene due to the location of the fire to ensure all fire was extinguished.

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6900 6202 Car 2(900)

02/04/2026

Beautiful tribute… via on IG

01/29/2026

At approximately 1628 hours on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the Wantagh Fire Department was alerted for a report of a house fire at 49 Downhill Lane, Wantagh, in the North Zone of the Wantagh Fire District.

Chief of Department Bill Stevens [6900] was first on scene, and upon arrival transmitted a "Signal 10" (working fire) reporting that he had fire on the first floor of a two-story private dwelling, with fire showing on the 1/2 corner. Engine 2 [692] was the first unit on the road, arriving on scene in under 5 minutes.

Engine 2, led by Captain Fratello, arrived on scene and performed a "single engine" operation, wrapping a hydrant and laying in to secure a positive water source. Units stretched a 1.75" pre-connect line and entered the house on the 2 side, encountering clutter conditions and a unique layout. The house was divided into two apartments--a wall separating the two--with two interior stairwells (one on each side) and very limited access between apartments on the first floor. Tower Ladder 1 [6911], led by Firefighter Andrew Nordquist, was the first due truck and upon arrival performed a primary search of the 2nd floor and performed thorough overhaul to ensure all fire was extinguished.

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01/25/2026

01/02/2026

Engine 2 (692) — 2025 in review.

Training, MVAs, working fires, and the jobs you don’t forget. Thank you Wantagh for the support.

Engine 2 was the busiest fire apparatus in the department, and was first due to all 5 working fires in the north zone (out of 9 working fires total department-wide for the year).



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12/22/2025

The annual toast to our Senior Man, Stephen “Stick” Minogue with the Minogue and DeMayo families on our annual Santa Run.

12/15/2025

Happy Heavenly Birthday to our Senior Man, Stephen “Stick” Minogue…

Continue to watch down on your brothers and sisters, your family and friends, and continue to keep us safe…

#1119 in our hearts forever and with us on every run…

We miss and love you, Stick. God bless the Minogue family.