FIRE SAFETY RESOURCES CONTACT NORTH MERRICK FIRE DEPARTMENT MENU History SHARE Chief Herman Rottjer (1926-1928) In 1926, the North Merrick Fire District was formed to provide fire protection to the citizens of the North Merrick community. The first Chief of Department was Herman Rottjer, who served as Chief from 1926-1928. In December of 1927, the district purchased two new pieces of fire apparatus. A White/Pirsch city service ladder truck and a White Pirsch pumper for Engine Company and Hook and Ladder Company. In 1962, the community saw the ground breaking of the new fire headquarters on Camp Avenue. This year the department saw the formation of the Rescue Company and members were transferred out of the Hook & Ladder and Engine Company to create this new line company. Also, at this time, a 1000 gallon per minute pumper was ordered from Mack Trucks of Allentown Pennsylvania, which was assigned to another newly formed company, Engine Company 2. Today, the Department is comprised of five line companies (Engine 1, Engine 2, Hook and Ladder, Rescue, and Fire Police). The Chiefs Office and Board of Fire Commissioners is leading the department toward its 100th Anniversary coming up in 2026. Learn More Historical Apparatus Past & Honorary Chiefs SHARE About Us Fire Department Fire District History Facebook Instagram North Merrick Fire Department 2095 Camp Avenue North Merrick, New York 11566 ABOUT COMPANIES APPARATUS JOIN NEWS DONATE RESOURCES PHONE Emergency: 911 or 516-221-1500 Non-Emergency: 516-223-4102 ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED. COPYRIGHT 2021 NORTH MERRICK FIRE DISTRICT/DEPARTMENT

FIRE SAFETY RESOURCES CONTACT NORTH MERRICK FIRE DEPARTMENT MENU About North Merrick Fire District SHARE Contact Us Thanks for reaching out to the North Merrick Fire District. For fastest response, please complete the form on this page, and a member of our team will be in touch. Alternatively, you may reach us via: Mailing Address North Merrick Fire District 2095 Camp Avenue North Merrick, NY 11566 Phone Non-Emergency: 516-223-4102 FIRE or AMBULANCE EMERGENCY: 516-221-1500 HOW MAY WE HELP YOU?* Send in a comment or question Submit a records request Find public notices, minutes, and agendas NAME* FIRST LAST PHONE* EMAIL* ENTER EMAIL CONFIRM EMAIL COMMENTS & QUESTIONS* Current Commissioners Paul G. Wilders CHAIRMAN 2006-07, 2013- Scottmichael Rockwin VICE-CHAIRMAN 1998- Brian R. Ellensohn COMMISSIONER 2020- James P. McCauley COMMISSIONER 2011- James W. Rogers COMMISSIONER 2021- Appointed Staff David Ward DISTRICT CLERK Maura Fabian DISTRICT TREASURER Joseph Pusateri DISTRICT COUNSEL SHARE About Us Fire Department Fire District History Facebook Instagram North Merrick Fire Department 2095 Camp Avenue North Merrick, New York 11566 ABOUT COMPANIES APPARATUS JOIN NEWS DONATE RESOURCES PHONE Emergency: 911 or 516-221-1500 Non-Emergency: 516-223-4102 ALL CONTENT, INCLUDING ALL IMAGES AND PHOTOGRAPHY EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY NOTED. COPYRIGHT 2021 NORTH MERRICK FIRE DISTRICT/DEPARTMENT