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Posts published in February 1979

Smithtown FD-Veteran Firefighter dies

February 19, 1979 Edward (Starry) Ludder, an active fireman for almost 55 years succumbed to a lingering illness and passed into life eternal today. He…

Terryville FD-Fire at Lawrence Aviation

February 12, 1979. Approximately 260 firefighters from Kings Park to Manorville were called to assist the Terryville Fire Department with a structure fire at Lawrence…

Commack FD-house fire on Pickwick Drive

February 6, 1979 Two firefighters slighty injured but the occupants escaped when fire gutted the two story private dwelling at 41 Pickwick Drive. Mutual aid…