Engine 342

Rockaway Avenue 2nd Alarm Easter Sunday 4/5/26
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Yesterday Engine 2 responded to a Signal 10 house fire on E Lincoln Avenue. Our members assisted Engine 341 with the first hose line for a fire in the basement. While taking up from the fire we received a mutual aid to Elmont for a house fire. We assisted Tower Ladder 345 and helped with overhaul.

This past Thursday, Ex-Captain Brian Grogan organized and led a multi-company training at the Elmont Fire Department Training Center with members from Engine 3, Engine 4, and Truck 2.

Firefighters trained on forcible entry, stretching and advancing hose lines, and search operations, working under real fire and smoke conditions under the supervision of the Red Line Fire Training Group. Trainings like this ensure our members stay sharp and prepared for the challenges we face on the fireground.

After the drill, members gathered back at Engine 2 for food and a critique of operations to review what went well and what we can continue to improve on.

Thank you to the Elmont Fire District for the use of their training facility and their continued support of firefighter training.

Strong leadership means investing in training and preparation. Ex-Captain Grogan remains committed to keeping our members ready and our community protected.

Throwback: 8 years ago today, Ex Captains Grogan and Mastrangelo ran a car fire training with Rockville Centre .2

Yesterday Engine 2 attended the Bethpage St Patrick’s Day Parade. Members marched with the rest of the department and multiple other fire departments.

Last Sunday evening, Engine 2 members stood by in quarters overnight for the blizzard. Ex-Captain Grogan led our company. Members responded to runs in near white out conditions. Thank you to our members for taking time away from their families to serve the community.

Last evening Engine 2 was first due to a car fire against a home on Albermarle Avenue. One line was stretched and put into operation, however a burried hydrant delayed hydrant water. Captain Velez led the company.

Engine Company #2 is proud to unanimously endorse Ex-Captain Brian Grogan for 2nd Assistant Chief.

Brian has dedicated his life to the fire service, bringing nearly 20 years of hands-on fireground experience and 15 years in emergency communications. His background as an FDNY dispatcher and Public Information Officer has given him a unique understanding of leadership, coordination, and clear decision-making under pressure.
Throughout his time in Valley Stream, Brian has served on numerous company and department committees, including Training, Radio Communications, Social Media, Planning Board, and Recruitment. His involvement reflects not only experience, but commitment to strengthening and modernizing our department.
Brian leads with professionalism, accountability, and a deep respect for tradition while always looking ahead to improve operations, safety, and teamwork.

We are confident that under his leadership, both on and off the fireground, our department will continue to grow stronger.
Join us in supporting Ex-Captain Brian Grogan for 2nd Assistant Chief.

January was a busy month for Engine 2. In addition to responding to multiple fires in town and a snow standby, we responded to multiple mutual aide fires including Elmont, Hewlett and Inwood.

Yesterday Engine 2 responded mutual aid to Elmont for a fire on North Central Avenue. The fire was in a garage converted to an apartment. Members operated under the command of Lt McBride.
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