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Greetings Elmont community, As of Friday Jan. 28, 6pm the logo that was on the side of Engine #3 has been changed. The bandanna was changed to reflect a firefighters black turnout coat and collar. Again ...

I am a former resident of Elmont, and a former member of the Elmont fire Department. In my time in the department, I can tell you, that were, and continue to be many "black" members. While I understand ...

Greetings Elmont Community, Part 1 I am currently an Assistant Chief with the Elmont Fire Department, I would like to clear the air and get some facts out to you. The past few days any logo with the rebel ...

Billy Smith does not get it. The problem is not the volunteers, it's the commissioners who allow this conduct to happen. I don't see any minorities in Elmont's fire commissioners. The next commissioner's ...

... cop cars or ambulance on the road. The Elmont F.D has over 50 black members in the dept none of them are offended. This horrible story is from 1 discruntled member. Grow up people. ...

I am black man and just cannot understand how in a minority neighborhood that is majority black and hispanic this still exists in a firehouse. I will call the Rev. Al Sharpton to investigate this issue. ...

it's time the elmont fire dept get some new commissioners who won't tolerate this conduct. what are the names of commissioners anyway? when is their next meeting? ...

First, I want to acknowledge the letter penned by Assistant Chief Michael P. Capoziello and available for the entire community here on Elmont.org. His apology and the EFD’s swift remediation are commendable. ...