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Early Afternoon Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 111

March 29, 2016, 11:29 am
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  The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a 16/23 (motor vehicle accident/ambulance requested) at 12:50 pm with the location of Route 111 and Tanglewood Drive. The call was quickly upgraded to a heavy rescue with the driver of one of the three cars involved not able to self-extricate from their vehicle. The crew from Smithtown Rescue 9 popped the door allowing the driver to be placed on a backboard and stretcher for transportation to the hospital. One patient was transported to Stony
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Explorer Post 420 Installs 2016 Officers

April 5, 2016, 7:32 pm
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 The Smithtown Fire Department Explorer Post 420 held their Annual Installation of Officers on Friday, April 1 at the Main House. All new officers were installed by SFD Third Assistant Chief Pat Diecidue. Officers installed were Captain Alexander Felice, Lieutenants Travis Yanke, Dianna LaRocco, Katie Kgoloian, Engineers Ian Whitehead, Tyler Riesenburger, Andrew Caliano, Assistant Engineers Katie Delaney, Donald Noviello, Allison Crafts, Secretary Katie Kgoloian and Treasurer Ashley Lewis.The
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Smithtown Fire Department Swears in Three New Members

April 13, 2016, 6:35 am
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On Monday, April 11th the SFD welcomed three new members to the Department. Sworn in by Chief of Department Murphy were (L-R) Kristie Capuano (EMS Company 6), James Wallmuller (Engine Company 1) and Edward Prevendoski (Engine Company 2). The monthly Department meeting also saw the annual uniform inspection performed.  
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Smithtown FD Holds 108th Installation

April 24, 2016, 2:14 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department held their 108th Installation Dinner on Saturday, April 16th at Flowefield in St. James. In addition to the installation of Chiefs, Department and Company Officers, SFD announced service awards and Firefighter of the Year recipients. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a 60 year of service pin to Ladder Company 7 former Captain Jerry Melvin. For his continuous and still active dedication to the Department, Melvin was bestowed the title of Honorary
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Smithtown Fire Department Holds First Mankuski Drill of the Year

May 2, 2016, 8:16 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department held the first Mankuski Park drill of the season on Monday, May 2.  Mankuski is the Town of Smithtown Fire Training Center. The drill recreated a scenario of a two-story residential dwelling fire. During the spring and summer the Department trains at both Mankuski Park as well as the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank.
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Smithtown Fire Department Annual Equipment Inspection

May 17, 2016, 3:05 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department held their annual review of apparatus on Monday, May 17th. The Board of Fire Commissioners and Department Chiefs go over each piece of apparatus to assure that all the equipment is in place and working order. Each Company can discuss with the Commissioners and Chiefs any additional needs or recommendation on how their engines or trucks can increase their effectiveness.
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Serious Two Car Motor Vehicle Accident on Jericho Turnpike

May 24, 2016, 8:51 am
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a 16-23 (Ambulance Requested/Motor Vehicle Accident) on May 24 at 16:38 hrs (4:38 pm) with the location of 915 West Jericho Turnpike across from Bobby’s Auto Repair. Arriving units sized up a two vehicle accident blocking traffic in the eastbound lanes. Occupants of the vehicles were able to self-extricate. Two victims were transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center and Stony Brook University Hospital. Firefighters on scene secured the
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Smithtown Fire Departments Marches in 2016 Memorial Day Parade

May 30, 2016, 9:03 am
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The Smithtown Fire Department held their annual heartfelt  tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Memorial Day, May 30.  The memorial service was conducted before a contingent of American Legion and VFW veterans. At the conclusion of the program members of the department marched in the annual Memorial Day Parade. Here is the complete Nancy Janiesch Gallery of Memorial Day 2016 photos   
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Smithtown Fire Department Explorers do it the Marine Way

June 13, 2016, 4:09 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department Explorers had a special guest appear at their weekly drill on June 10th.​Staff Sgt. William Lindenmayer from the Smithtown Marine Recruiting Center on Main Street visited the Explorers to teach them how to march the Marine way.After some initial drills on how to march, turn, and keep in step Staff Sgt. Lindenmayer turned the SFD Annex into a parade ground leading the "troops" through their paces.The Explorers looked sharp. Thanks to the Staff Sergeant the Explorers
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Rush Hour Overturn

June 22, 2016, 4:53 pm
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 Photo's by Fred FriedmanThe Smithtown Fire Department was toned out on June 22 for a 16-23 (motor vehicle accident) with an overturn at 17:23 (5:23 pm) with the location of Route 347 westbound near Hallock Avenue.Arriving units went to work on a three vehicle MVA with one car overturned. The two occupants of the vehicle were able to be extricated without the use of tools.After units took up a second MVA involving a motorcycle was reported at 18:13 (6:13 pm) in the same vicinity. The driver of
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Sunday Duckling Rescue

June 27, 2016, 2:29 pm
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 When worshipers left St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Smithtown on Sunday, June 26 they began searching for the source of unfamiliar sounds. The sounds revealed the location of the faint cries of orphaned ducklings coming from the bottom of a storm drain.Parishioners quickly called the Smithtown Fire Department in the hope of rescuing the young ducks. Arriving on scene 2nd Assistant Chief Kevin Fitzpatrick quickly sent out a call for a crew to remove the grade from the storm drain and
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Late Morning Gas Main Leak

July 1, 2016, 6:38 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 23 (Gas Main Break) on July 1 at 10:43 am with the location of Helen Avenue and Route 347.Upon arrival, units responded to a severed gas line caused by a road construction backhoe.Smithtown engines were deployed to hydrants and in proximity to the severed line. Due to the leak and odor of gas firefighters in conjunction with Suffolk County PD evacuated a number of area homes.National Grid arrived on scene and was able to identify the shut
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Smithtown Fire Department Participates in Support of Our Nation's Finest

July 24, 2016, 10:31 am
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On Sunday, July 24 the Smithtown Fire Department was represented at a special “Long Island Firefighters and EMS Support our Nation’s Finest.”The event was held in Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park. Showing the support of the Smithtown Fire Department were Second Assistant Chief Kevin Fitzpatrick and Ex-Captain of Ladder Company 7 Jeff Hackett.Fitzpatrick is a retired NYPD and NYC Transit Officer who was assigned to handle medical, rescue and emergency services, while Hackett retired from the
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SMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT SWEEPS TROPHIES AT ANNUAL EAST NORTHPORT PARADE

August 10, 2016, 8:24 am
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The Smithtown Fire Department took home the top honors at the annual East Northport Fireman's Parade on August 3. Competing against other Departments from across Suffolk County Smithtown, with members in Class A uniforms and full complement of apparatus SFD took the top trophies in:Best Overall DepartmentMost Men and Women in LineBest Appearing Department
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A CHILD BIRTH MIRACLE WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM A FRIEND AND THE SMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT

August 10, 2016, 8:46 am
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Every childbirth is a miracle. Most come uneventfully, and a healthy child and their parents return to their new life at home after a short hospital stay. The circumstances of some births though are so unique in how they happened that the newborn will have a very special story to tell each year as they blow out the candles on their birthday cake.Such a memorable birth took place on the evening of Sunday, May 22nd when the Smithtown Fire Department was toned out to have an ambulance respond to a
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SMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUES A MOTHER AND HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN FROM A STRUCTURE FIRE

August 25, 2016, 3:17 pm
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August 25, 2016 – The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (Automatic Alarm – Smoke Detector) on Tuesday, August 24 at 3:11am with the location of 38 Sterling Lane.Smithtown 3rd Assistant Chief Patrick Diecidue arrived on scene observing heavy smoke coming from the residence and quickly upgraded the call to a 13-35 (working structure fire).With the possibility of residents in the home, Diecidue along with the first responders to arrive on scene took out the front door and
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SMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT WITNESSES ONE OF THE BEST AND ONE OF THE WORST DAYS OF A FAMILIES LIFE THROUGH THE EYES OF THE MEDIA

August 25, 2016, 4:23 pm
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Just three short months ago responding personnel delivered a healthy baby boy in the same home.On an early Tuesday morning in August they were asked to visit that same location to rescue the seriously injured occupants of the home including the infant they helped deliver.To further explain the story of this irony and how it personally involved one Smithtown firefighter, please watch these news reports of the alarm.WCBS TVWNBC TV  WABC-TV
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Rush Hour Water Rescue

October 5, 2015, 1:22 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a 16-23 (Ambulance Requested/Motor Vehicle Accident) at 08:52 (8:52am) on October 5 with the location of a pond on Route 25A and Summerset Drive. Upon arrival Smithtown Chief of Department Murphy (4-2-30) observed a vehicle in a pond at the location with a female driver trapped. He immediately upgraded the call to a heavy rescue/water rescue. Arriving on scene to extricate the driver were Smithtown Rescue 4-2-9 and the Kings Park Fire Department
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Fully Involved Commercial Fire

October 29, 2015, 1:11 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (automatic alarm) at 18:02 (6:02pm) with the location of 2000 Raynors Way in the maintenance shop and golf cart storage facility at the Stonebridge Country Club on October 29.     Upon arrival at the scene the alarm was quickly upgraded to a working structural fire. The two story building was fully engulfed in fire and an exterior attack began to get it under control. The primary attack was undertaken by Smithtown ladder 4-2-7 and
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Early Morning Residential Structural Fire

November 25, 2015, 3:28 pm
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  NOVEMBER 25, 2015 - The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (structural fire) on November 25 at 03:32 (3:32am) with the location of 16 Trent Lane. Upon arrival Chiefs on scene upgraded the alarm to a fully involved working residential structural fire.   The homeowners were able to safely leave the house at the start of the fire. With the home fully evacuated the Department began an exterior attack on the structure.   The fire was brought under control with use of the tower
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