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Official Page for Terrace Hose and Chemical Company #3 of the Oceanside New York Fire Department Sec. Christopher Klein
Treasurer Steven Schorr
Ast. Treas. Ast.

Company Officers:

Captain John Brennan
1st Lieutenant Tyler Richmond
2nd Lieutenant Patrick Hood

Secretary Kevin Marshall
Ast. Jonathan C. Green

Department and District Officers:

2nd Assistant Chief Kevin M. Klein
Commissioners Michael Graham and Vincent Staffa
Dept. Christopher Klein

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Terrace Hose & Chemical Company #3 was organized on June 13, 1928. It was founded by 12 charter members in a deli on Nassau Parkway. Two years later, Terrace moved to it's present location on Columbus Avenue, which back then was a mere single garage. It's first truck was a Model-T hose wagon. As just a hose company, Terrace could not pump water at a fire, but would respond to calls and provide additional hose for the town's single pumper. In 1931, the hose wagon was retired, and Terrace got their first pumper, an American LaFrance. Terrace was now able to respond to calls as a fully functional engine company, and no longer needed the additional engine. In 1971, Terrace began operating with two pumpers, when along with it's 1952 Ahrens Fox, it received an American LaFrance. Hahn custom pumpers were put in service in 1984 and 1989 followed by our first Pierce in 1995. Today, Terrace still maintains 2 rigs, Engine 248, a 2005 Pierce 1500 gallon per minute pumper and Engine 2482 a 2001 1500 gallon per minute pumper. In 2021, Terrace purchase the 1984 Hahn former Engine 248 from a private owner in upstate New York and brought it back home to be restored to its original condition and used for parades, funerals, and other events.

09/23/2026

Come join us for our Octoberfest Party, Saturday October 3rd at the Firehouse. All details are below or call the number for more information. Come sit by the fire pit, have a beverage and a cigar and enjoy the good company.

09/03/2026

It is with deep regret that the Officers and Members of Terrace Hose and Chemical Company #3 announce the passing of Former Chief of Department, and former Chairman of the Second Battalion Fire District, Robert Bettes.

Robert, known as ‘Bobby’ to friends and family alike, has been a member of Terrace since 1972. A true Terrace man, Bobby could be found consistently, for decades, working hard at all levels of the fire service.

He served on multiple committees, both on the company and department level, was elected 2nd Lieutenant in 1975, 1st Lieutenant in 1976, and Captain in 1977. Later, he would attain the rank of 3rd Assistant Chief in 1997, becoming Chief of Department in 2000. Bobby would again step in to fill the role of Chief in 2004, serving the term in honor of his late brother, Thomas Bettes Sr. who passed away while serving as First Assistant Chief.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to and are with his wife Sandy, his children Pamela and Nicole (former member of Terrace) as well as all the rest of his family. We take a small token of comfort knowing that Bobby is back with Tommy, their parent and his beloved son Bobby.

Arrangements will be posted when they become available.

07/04/2026

The Officers & Members of Terrace join in grateful celebration of The United States of America’s 250th Birthday. Enjoy and stay safe 🇺🇸

12/22/2025

Company Santa Run 2025, a great turnout and great time visiting the kids of Terrace. Santa and his elves had a blast.

12/10/2025

The Officers and Members of Terrace congratulate one of our own, Vincent Staffa, on his re-election as Fire Commissioner of the Oceanside Fire District. Keep up the good work Vin!

10/08/2025

Today was a BIG day for Terrace as our 1984 Hahn Pumper had graphics applied to the cab and pump panel compartments. Finally our truck once again bears the Terrace name and Fox logo. We cannot thank Jessi at Precision Art enough for the incredible job she did. In the next few weeks we will be doing more odds and ends to the truck before the cold weather comes and in the future after more body work is done the body of the truck will have new graphics applied.

09/28/2025

Four Terrace members are taking part in today’s Tunnel to Towers Run in NY City. We wish the best to Firefighters Mike Miller, Jimmy Brussel, Kevin Marshall and Nick Miller as they represent Terrace and the OFD and retrace the route Firefighter Stephen Siller took on 9/11/01. Way to go Gentlemen!

Address

2543 Columbus Avenue
Oceanside, NY
11572

Telephone

+15167631344

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