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Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Freeport, New York 11520 

Helping to assist active or exempt members that are Indigent or Disabled Firefighters of the Freeport Fire Department.

Firefighters helping Firefighters!

We treat our fellow members like family, and lend a helping hand when possible.

Welcome to the website for the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Freeport. Every year we provide on average fifty members and their families with financial assistance when they are dealing with illness or financial hardship in their life. We also provide assistance by lending medical equipment, including wheelchairs, mobile scooters, walkers and more. We even provide assistance for corrective lenses, and funeral services.

On this site you can use the forms below to apply for assistance or membership. Just scroll down or click 'Forms' at the top of the site.

If you have any questions don't hesitate to call us at (516) 771-5475,
or email us at vefbaffd@aol.com

Officers of the Freeport
Volunteer and Exempt
Firemen's Benevolent Association

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Spring 2018 Bulletin
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Downloadable Forms and Applications

Left to Right:


Vice President- Albie Nicolino

Treasurer - Eric Robinson

President- David Baer

Trustee-brian Nicholson

Secretary-thomas Raynor

Admin. Clerk - Lincoln Mclean


  

Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's
Benevolent Association of
Freeport New York
Officers

Missing From Photo:


William Chimeri

Jeff Stevens

Left To Right:

V.P. Albie Nicolino
President Baer
Joe Falco Sr
Brian Bonora Sr.
Trustee- Brian Nicholson

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Death Notifications

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of, Honorary Chief, Life member of the Association, 73-year member of the Department Richard A. Grempel, of Patriot Hose Company #4, who passed away on June 21st, 2025 at the age of 95. Richard joined the Freeport Fire Department in February 1952 after a distinguished service with the U.S. Navy. Continuing to serve the Freeport Fire Department to the time of his passing. Past President of the Freeport Exempt Fireman’s Association. Our Condolences go out to his Sons Richard, Steven, and to the rest of his family and friends, and to the Officers and Members of Patriot Hose Co.# 4 on their loss. Viewing will be held at the Hungerford & Clark F.H. 110 Pine St. Freeport N.Y. on Wednesday June 25,2025 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 P.M. Department service at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday June 26th 9 a.m. Final Gathering prayer service at Funeral home then procession to Pinelawn Memorial Park 2030 Wellwood Ave. Farmingdale N.Y. for internment.
It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of, Ex Chief, Life member of the Association, and Department- 70 year member of the Department Carl “Sonny’ Wallman of Bayview Hose Company #3, who passed away on January 5th ,2025 at the age of 94. Carl joined the Freeport Fire Department in June 1949, and was Chief of the Department 1972-73 . Our Condolences go out to his Granddaughters-Tracie Vernon, Dawn Jacobson, Mary Catherine Holdener, Christina Wells, Jessica Leipfert, Grandson Thomas Holdener Jr. his 3 Great granddaughters, 6 Grandsons,2 great- great Granddaughters, and to the rest of his family and friends, and to the Officers and Members of Bayview Hose Co.# 3 on their loss. Cremation services were held in Florida., a Memorial service will be planned in the near future at the Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home in Freeport.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing and Line Of Duty Death (9/11 Related cancer) of, Ex Chief, Member of the Association, and - 45 year member of the Department John H. Wensley of Wide Awake Engine Company #1, who passed away on February 2nd ,2025 at the age of 65. John joined the Freeport Fire Department in March 1979, and was Chief of the Department 2002-2003 . Our Condolences go out to his Wife Maureen, Daughter Lauren, Sons – Sean, and Kevin and to the rest of his family and friends, and to the Officers and Members of Wide-Awake Co.# 1 on their loss. Cremation services will be held on Saturday February 8th at Oak Island Elks LODGE #2769 106 E. Dolphin Drive Oak Island North Carolina. Visitation in New York, will be held at the Hungerford & Clark F.H. 110 Pine St. Freeport N.Y. on Saturday March 8th ,2025 2 to 4P.M. & 7 TO 9 P.M. DEPARTMENT SERVICE @ 1930 HRS.

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of, Ex Chief, Life member of the Association, 60-year member of the Department Lester G. Fieldsa, of Emergency Rescue Company #9, who passed away on November 16th , 2025 at the age of 92 . Lester joined the Freeport Fire Department in April 1966 after a distinguished service with the U.S. Navy.Continuing to serve the Freeport Fire Department to the time of his passing. Les worked as a senior project engineer for Grumman Corp. And senior Missile Tech system at Republic Aviation. Our Condolences go out to his Wife Evelyn, Daughters Donna Marie, Trisha , and to the rest of his family and friends, and to the Officers and Members of Emergency Rescue Co.# 9 on their loss. Viewing will be held at the Hungerford & Clark F.H. 110 Pine St. Freeport N.Y. on Wednesday November 19th,2025 2 to 4 p.m. & 7 to 9 P.M. Department service at 7:30 p.m. On Thursday November 20th, TBD. Burial at Calverton National Cemetery 210 Princeton Blvd. Calverton N.Y. 11933

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