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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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Most Recent Bulletin
(Spring 2026)

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, Ex Captain, 31-year member of the Department Wade Hubschmitt, of Bayview Hose Company #3, who passed away on February 18th , 2026 at the age of 66. Wade joined the Freeport Fire Department in 1991 . Continuing to serve the Freeport Fire Department to the time of his passing. Our Condolences go out to his Son Wesley, and to the rest of his family and friends, and to the Officers and Members of Bayview Hose Co.# 3 on their loss. Wake will be held on Saturday February 21,2026 3 P.M. TO 7 P.M. Department Service 630 P.M. At the Perry Funeral Home 118 Union Ave. Lynbrook N.Y. Wade donated his body to Stoney Brook University for medical research.


It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of, Ex Captain, Life member of the Association, 22-year member of the Department Arthur Hirsch, of Emergency Rescue Company #9, who passed away on January 26th , 2026 at the age of 87. Arthur joined the Freeport Fire Department in June 1978, with a distinguished service with the U.S. Army Reserves. Continuing to serve the Freeport Fire Department to March of 2000. Arthur worked as a Transit bus driver. Our Condolences go out to his Wife Lori, Daughter , Michele Hirsch , Son Mitchell Hirsch, brother Mel and to the rest of his family and friends, and to the Officers and Members of Emergency Rescue Co.# 9 on their loss. Buriel with military honors, will take place on February 9th, 1 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery- 6502 S.W. 102nd Ave. Bushnell Fla.

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