Organized in 1832, the Village of Hempstead Volunteer Fire Department provides fire protection and fire extinguishing services, initiating life rescue, rendering emergency medical assistance, controlling hazardous material situation including weapons of mass destruction incidents and providing related emergency services for the Village of Hempstead, NY. The Fire Department also administers and enforces the prevention code and the housing code while promoting prevention activities designed to reduce the incidence and probability of fire. Read More