The Smithtown Fire Department responded on Tuesday evening to a signal 23 MVA with a roll over on Town Line Road near Route 111. Fortunately no serious injuries resulted from the two car accident.
October 29, 2008
October 28, 2008
Water Rescue
A signal 23 miscellaneous water rescue was toned out to the Smithtown Fire Department at 17:12:48 (5:12:48pm). It was reported by a fisherman that two occupants of a canoe were trapped in the Nissequogue River during low tide 150 yards across from the Smithtown Landing Country Club.
Upon arrival, Smithtown Chief of Department Thomas Duckham made verbal contact with the canoers. They appeared to have been trapped on the river for several hours.
Chief Duckham requested Smithtown Hook and Ladder 4-2-7, Rescue 4-2-9 and three ambulances to respond to the scene. He also requested mutual aid from Kings Park and Nesconset to respond with water rescue rafts.
Firefighters from Kings Park and Nesconset attempted a raft rescue but were stymied by heavy mud created by the low tide. One Nesconset firefighter was able to advance to the victims.
Chief Duckham then contacted Suffolk County Police Department Aviation to dispatch a helicopter to survey the situation. PD dropped blankets to the victims and provided aerial light and observation at the scene.
Chief Duckham requested Smithtown dispatch contact Suffolk County Fire and Emergency Services to locate a hovercraft in County capable of navigating the river at low tide. The West Islip Fire Department then dispatched their rescue hovercraft.
Launched at the Kings Park boat launch, the hovercraft navigated the river utilizing a light path from Suffolk PD’s helicopter.
Once on the scene West Islip facilitated the rescue bringing one victim to shore at a time. The two canoers were transported to St. Catherine of Sienna Medical Center, while the firefighter from Nesconset received medical attention at the Stony Brook University Medical Center. No current information on their condition.
The operation was concluded at 8:30pm.
October 26, 2008
100TH Anniversay Parade and Celebration
Over a thousand Smithtown residents braved the elements on Saturday, October 26th to join in the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Smithtown Fire Department. A pesky late day rain did not dissuade the spirits of participants who enjoyed a Main Street parade which featured marchers and bands from more than 25 Suffolk County Fire Departments. The festivities continued at the New York Avenue School with complimentary food, beverage, entertainment rides and a spectacular fireworks show.
On hand to enjoy the day were Congressman Tim Bishop (D-NY), NYS Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-C-I Smithtown), Smithtown Town Supervisor Pat Vecchio and councilpersons Patricia Biancaniello, Edward R. Wehrheim and Robert J. Creighton.
The day was made possible through the sponsorships of the Bank of Smithtown, Schaefer Insurance, Figari’s Liquor, Five’s Smithtown Funeral Home and Hawkins and Davis as well as donations from area businesses and residents.
Many More Photo’s in the Photo Bucket
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October 20, 2008
Fire Prevention Day
October 17, 2008
FIRE PREVENTION DAY – OCTOBER 19TH
The Smithtown Fire Department will hold its annual FIRE PREVENTION DAY on Sunday, October 19th from Noon to 3:00pm at Fire Headquarters – 100 Elm Avenue.
Their will be a wide array of great safety activities for children and adults. The rain or shine event will feature –
Fire and Rescue demonstrations.
Smoke House
Firehouse Tours
Meet the Chief
There will be free handouts and special patches for Girl and Boy Scout troops.
October 3, 2008
Weekly Training
This past week Smithtown Fire Department members participated in training both in house and on the fire ground at the Academy in Yaphank.
At the Main House this past Monday, Charles Duffy Sr. from Engine Company 5 used his vast expertise in the elevator industry to show a film and lecture about elevator emergencies.
On Wednesday evening a hands on trainings took place at Yaphank. Firefighters participated in a Class A drill. A Class A drill simulates the situations that firefighter would face during a house fire.
