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South Hempstead

Fire Department

Community Resources

Your Hub for Fire Safety, Public Records, and Helpful Community Tools
At South Hempstead Fire Department, we’re committed not only to emergency response—but also to education, transparency, and community support. This page serves as your one-stop resource for fire and life safety materials, important district documents, public records requests, helpful links, and more. Whether you’re looking to learn, connect, or request services like Tot Finder decals, everything you need is right here.

Tot Finder Request

Help first responders locate children or vulnerable individuals faster in an emergency. Request a Tot Finder decal or other emergency identification stickers with a quick and easy form.

Request Public Records

Looking for official documents or records from the South Hempstead Fire District? Submit a formal public records request securely online and stay informed.

Resource Links

Explore a collection of helpful links, including fire safety guides, emergency preparedness tips, and other trusted community resources—all in one place.

Fire & Life Safety Information

Keeping You & Your Family Safe

Smoke alarm activating with visible smoke in the room, signaling potential fire.

Smoke Alarm Safety

Smoke alarms save lives. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained play a vital role in reducing fire deaths and injuries. If there is a fire in your home,

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Automatic fire sprinkler head on a white ceiling.

Home Fire Sprinklers

Because fire sprinklers react so quickly, they can dramatically reduce the heat, flames, and smoke produced in a fire. Properly installed and maintained fire sprinklers help save lives. Fire sprinklers have

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A person holds a tablet displaying an emergency evacuation plan with sections for general guidelines, available exits, meeting place, and equipment, indicating preparedness for an emergency situation.

Home Fire Escape Planning

Your ability to get out depends on advance warning from smoke alarms and advance planning. Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two

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A professional technician performing a safety check on a wall-mounted fire extinguisher while taking notes on a clipboard.

Fire Extinguisher Safety

A portable fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives; but portable extinguishers have limitations. Because fire

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A curious toddler reaching towards a pot on a stove with a look of fascination, highlighting the importance of kitchen safety and child supervision.

Cooking Fire Safety

Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together, but cooking is also the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Being mindful

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Two types of carbon monoxide alarms on a plain background, one with a digital display and another with a test button and led indicators.

Carbon Monoxide Safety

Although the popularity of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms has been growing in recent years, it cannot be assumed that everyone is familiar with the hazards of carbon monoxide poisoning in

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District Files

Access Important Fire Department Reports, Forms, and Records

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BOFC October 2024 Meeting Minutes

November 12, 2024

South Hempstead Fire District 2025 Adopted Budget

October 21, 2024

Budget Hearing Minutes October 2024

October 16, 2024

BOFC September 2024 Meeting Minutes

October 15, 2024

South Hempstead Fire District 2025 Proposed Budget

September 23, 2024

BOFC August 2024 Meeting Minutes

September 11, 2024

BOFC July 2024 Meeting Minutes

August 13, 2024

2025 Budget Workshop Notice

August 13, 2024

BOFC June 2024 Meeting Minutes

July 9, 2024