Red Cross Teams Up With the Museum!

On the morning of Wednesday, April 12, the Long Island Red Cross and its community partners National Grid US, PSEG Long Island, AAA Northeast, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists rallied at the Nassau County Firefighters Museum & Education Center in Uniondale, N.Y.. From here, volunteers from the Red Cross and local community groups fanned…

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Spring Into Safety!

Spring is on the way, and we can expect longer days and warmer weather. And as Long Islanders prepare to set their clocks forward one hour on, Sunday, March 12, for Day Light Savings Time, the Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center is reminding residents to take this opportunity check their smoke and carbon monoxide…

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2022 Badge of Courage Gala Held

Thank you to our sponsors for your support of the 2022 Badge of Courage Gala. It was wonderful to be back together again, in person! We were proud to honor the following people on the evening of October 14th. Proudly Celebrating Nassau County’s Firefighters, EMT’s and Fire Marshal’s for their courageous response to the COVID-19…

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October is Fire Prevention Month

Nassau County Executive Blakeman, Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office, the Fire Service Academy and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum gathered on October 7th at the Museum to kick off fire prevention week.  Fire officials are sending out the message, “Fire Won’t Wait, Plan Your Escape!” – the 2022 theme of the annual Fire Prevention Week,…

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BBQ and Grilling Safety

Make sure to follow proper safety procedures while using and preparing your grill. Clean the grill and check gas hoses for leaks. Also place your grill on a level surface away from the home, deck railings, out from under eaves and overhanging branches. SAFETY TIPS  Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors.…

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Water Safety

We’ve been proud to partner with Stew Leonard’s Foundation to help promote water safety.  The summer is the time of year we all need to remember about water and swimming safety.  Stewie the duck wants you safe like him!  Follow basic safety tips from the American Red Cross to ensure a safe and fun summer…

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Local Fire Officials Warn of Dangers of Lithium Ion Batteries

(LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK – June 15, 2022) –Nassau County Executive Blakeman, Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office, the Fire Service Academy and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum will gather on June 21st at 11AM to discuss and demonstrate the proper use of lithium ion batteries.  Alongside local elected officials and firefighters they will deliver important…

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COVID-19 Protocols 

Currently, all COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted in Nassau County.  We are, however, keeping up with and maintaining all cleaning protocols that were enacted during the pandemic.  Safety is our priority and we want to ensure that our visitors have a safe visit to the Museum. 

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