100TH Anniversay Parade and Celebration

Over a thousand Smithtown residents braved the elements on Saturday, October 26^th to join in the 100^th 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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Smithtown Fire Department Legislative Honor

 

On Tuesday, September 16^th the Smithtown Fire Department was honored on the floor of the Suffolk County Legislature for 100 years of dedicated service to the community. A special proclamation was presented by Legislator Lynne Nowick from the 13^th Legislative District and Legislator John M. Kennedy Jr. from the 12th Legislative District.

 

In attendance at the presentation were (L-R) Jeff Bressler, Public Information Officer, First Assistant Chief Charles Duffy, Legislator Nowick, Legislator Kennedy and Third Assistant Chief Steve Sisino.

SMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT 100TH ANNIVERSAY CELEBRATION NOW SLATED FOR OCTOBER 25TH.

Saturday, October 25^th is the new date for the Smithtown Fire Department’s 100^th Anniversary Celebration. The community wide event, originally scheduled for September 6^th, was postponed due to the effects of tropical Storm HANNA. Jeff Bressler, Smithtown Fire Department Public Information Officer said that “ We regretted having to postpone such a significant event, but our primary concern during the bad weather was to provide the best fire, emergency and medical services to anyone who might have been affected by the storm. That is our primary mission.”

 

The new date will have the 100^th Anniversary Parade kicking off at 3:00pm followed by complimentary food, rides, entertainment and fireworks set for 7:00pm. “The Bay Fireworks show will be an extra special feature for the community” Bressler said. “It will undoubtedly be the last chance anyone on Long Island will have to view live fireworks before 2009.”

 

Chief of Department Thomas Duckham commented that “We were disappointed that so many residents of Smithtown were so supportive of this event and that it had to be postponed. The entire department is excited that the Smithtown School District, as well as Town and County officials were so cooperative in allowing us to come up with a new date.”

100th Anniversary Event Postponed

The Smithtown Fire Department’s 100^th Anniversary Celebration scheduled for Saturday evening, September 6^th has been postponed. Due to the current path of Tropical Storm HANNA, (as of 11:45am, Friday), the Department feels this decision is the most prudent.

 

It is the primary responsibility of the Smithtown Fire Department to provide the finest fire, emergency and medical services to area residents. The main focus of the Department at this time is to prepare the logistics needed for any scenario that might develop as a result of the storm over the next 48 hours, and work hand in hand with Suffolk County Emergency Management if the need arises.

 

We will inform the community of a new 100^th Anniversary Celebration date as soon as it is determined.

Smithtown Signage

All the major thoroughfares entering Smithtown are now welcoming drivers with the announcement of the Fire Department’s 100^th Anniversary.

On Saturday, September 6^th the Department will hold a community wide celebration beginning on Main Street at 5:00pm. The festivities will include a parade, rides, entertainment food and fireworks.

 

SMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT TO HOST A COMMUNITY CELEBRATION HONORING ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY.

The Smithtown Fire Department will hold a community wide celebration commemorating 100 years of dedicated service on Saturday, September 6, 2008.

 

The celebration will begin with a major parade down Main Street beginning at 5:00pm. Over 35 Fire Departments will march with firefighters traveling from as far away as central Pennsylvania to join in the festivities. The parade will feature the Departments along with their fire apparatus and numerous marching bands.

 

The parade will begin at Route 111 and Main Street and continue to Town Hall.

 

After the parade the New York Avenue School on Main Street and New York Avenue will be turned into a virtual “fairgrounds” for family entertainment. The school property will house free rides, a concert by the popular band Big Shot and free hamburgers, hotdogs and soda.

 

The celebration will culminate with a spectacular aerial display of fireworks sponsored by the Bank of Smithtown and preformed by Bay Fireworks. The fireworks will begin at approximately 9:15pm.

Department Flag

The Smithtown Fire Department is celebrating their 100^th Anniversary in 2008. The original Department flag still hangs in the main house meeting room.

100th Anniversary Decals

All Smithtown Fire Department fire, rescue and fire medic apparatus now feature 100^th Anniversary decals on the vehicles.

Smithtown Fire Department 100th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

The Smithtown Fire Department held a 100^th Anniversary celebration on Saturday evening, March 8^th. Over 275 members and guests were in attendance.

The celebration, held at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook, featured remarks by Chief of Department Thomas Duckham and a video retrospective of the Departments 100 years of dedicated service to the community.

100 Years of Dedicated Service

The Smithtown Fire Department 100^th Anniversary committee meets every two weeks to discuss and implement plans for the yearlong celebration. 2008 marks a century of dedicated fire and EMS service provided to the residents of Smithtown.

The highlight of the 100^th will come on Saturday, September 6^th when the Department salutes the community with a fire parade down Main Street followed by a continuation of the festivities at the New York Avenue School field. At the field will be free rides, entertainment and food culminating with a huge fireworks display.