Floral Park in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department
1893-1993
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
1. Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department Marker
1893-1993
100 years of dedicated and devoted
service to the community.
Companies Organized
Hook & Ladder Co. 1 1893
Alert Engine Co. 1 1907
Reliance Engine Co. 2 1910
Active Engine Co. 3 1924
Rescue Co. 1 1980
Noble by birth, yet nobler by great deeds
Longfellow
Erected 1993 by Floral Park Volunteer Fire Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 40° 43.441′ N, 73° 42.341′ W. Marker is in Floral Park, New York, in Nassau County. It is at the intersection of Vernon Street and Floral Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Vernon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 Vernon Street, Floral Park NY 11001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area and on Long Island. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Floral Park September 11th Memorial (a few steps from this marker); John Lewis Childs (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Church of Floral Park (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Rotary Club of Floral Park Bicentennial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Floral Park Womans Club (about 400 feet away); Firemans Hall (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named John Lewis Childs (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floral Park.
Also see . . . Floral Park Fire Department.
The Floral Park Fire Department has been serving our neighbors with pride since 1893. The membership is 100% Volunteer, comprised of men and women who dedicate their time to serve the community. The Department consists of five companies which occupy 3 firehouses. The Hook and Ladder Company,(Submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)Alert Engine Company and The Rescue Company are stationed at headquarters on Vernon Blvd. The Active Engine Company is located on Atlantic Ave and The Reliance Engine Company is located on Holland Ave.Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 20252. Floral Park Volunteer Fire DepartmentThe marker is located next to the door of the Fire Department. The marker was moved from the door frame after 2023.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
3. Floral Park Fire Department Memorial Wall
A small plaza includes a statue of a fire fighter and a memorial wall of former volunteers, on behalf of the Firemen's Benevolent Association.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
4. Village Hall
The Fire Department is located in the same building as Floral Park Village Hall. A September 11th Memorial is also located in front of the Fire Department.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025
5. Floral Park Firemen Memorial
This memorial is also located near the entrance to the Fire Department on the Village Hall grounds.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 24, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
