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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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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 immediately proceeded with a primary search. They rapidly were able to remove a three year old girl from a bedroom and brought the child out for medical attention.
Additional arriving units continued the search and found a mother and her 3 month old infant son on the bathroom floor. They were removed from the structure with smoke inhalation and in cardiac arrest.
While the smoke was heavy, the fire load was limited and quickly brought under control.
The victims were treated
and then transported by ambulance with the mother sent initially to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center while the children to the Stony Brook University Medical Center. Subsequently the mother was transferred to Stony Brook for addition care.
Currently there is no update on current conditions.
On scene were Chief’s 4-2-30 (Murphy), 4-2-32 (Fitzpatrick) and 4-2-33 (Diecidue), Engines 4-2-5, 4-2-4, Ladder 4-2-7, Rescue 4-2-9, Fire Police 4-2-10, Ambulances 4-2-61, 4-2-62, 4-2-64, 4-2-65. Mutual aid response to the scene was provided by the Hauppauge, St. James, Nesconset, Kings Park and the Hauppauge/Central Islip Volunteer Ambulance Corp.
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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.
WNBC TV
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EARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE ON ECKERNKAMP DRIVE

September 17, 2016, 8:49 am
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a 13-35 (residential structure fire) at 4:29AM on Saturday, September 17, 2016 with the location of 25 Eckernkamp Drive.
Upon arrival responding units went to work on a fully involved 2 story house fire. The three residents in the home and their dogs were able to safely leave the premises as the fire gained intensity. The sound of smoke detector alarms woke up the family.
By 5:06AM all exterior fire was knocked down as was most of the fire on the first level as firefighters began a push to attack the remaining interior fire on the second floor of the home.
By 5:36AM the fire was fully knocked down with units looking for any remaining hot spots as overhaul of the structure continued.
All units took up and returned to quarters at 6:18AM.
Responding to the alarm were Smithtown Chiefs 4-2-30 (Murphy), 4-2-31 (Landrigan), 4-2-32 (Fitzpatrick) and 4-2-33 (Diecidue), Engines 4-2-2, 4-2-3, 4-2-4, 4-2-5, Rescue 4-2-9, Ladder 4-2-7, Fire Police 4-2-10, Ambulances 4-2-61, 4-2-62, 4-2-65.
Mutual aid was provided by Kings Park, St. James, Hauppauge and Commack Volunteer Ambulance.
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SFD DELIVERS HUNDREDS OF TOYS TO THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

December 19, 2016, 12:38 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department joined forces with Full Throttle Magazine to support their 7th Annual Winter Wonderland Toy Run. The December 18th motorcycle run began at the Smithtown Fire Department Main House on Elm Avenue and proceeded with bikers, fire apparatus and hundreds of gifts in tow on a procession down Route 25A to the entrance of the Stony Brook University Children’s Hospital.
Over $100,000 was raised by Full Throttle to benefit the Child Life Program at the Hospital.
All photo's by Kim Kguloian
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EARLY MORNING STRUCTURE FIRE ON JANUARY 8TH

January 8, 2017, 5:05 am
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a Signal 13 (Garage Fire) with the location of 33 Brooksite Drive at 3:17 am on Sunday, January 8.
With fire spreading from the garage area up to the second floor of the two story dwelling the call was quickly upgraded to a 13-35 (Working Structure Fire)
Units on scene worked from both the exterior and interior of the home to contain the fire to the garage and rooms of the dwelling above it.
Homeowners were able to leave their house before the fire began to spread.
There was no injuries reported.
Cause of the fire is under investigation by the Smithtown Fire Marshal.
Units on scene were Chiefs 4-2-30 (Murphy), 4-2-33 (Diecidue), Engines 4-2-1, 4-2-2, 4-2-4, 4-2-5, 4-2-14, Rescue 4-2-9, Ladder 4-2-7, Ambulance 4-2-6-2, Fire Police 4-2-10. Mutual aid apparadus and ambulance from Kings Park, Commack, St. James, Hauppauge, Nesconset.
All units returned to quarters at 5:56 am.
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Morning School Bus Fire

February 14, 2017, 3:23 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a Bus Fire on Tuesday morning, February 14 at 8:31 am with the location of Plymouth Boulevard and Parnell Drive.
The bus driver, with one student aboard, was in the process of making school pick-ups when he observed smoke coming from under the dashboard of his vehicle.
Both the driver and the student were able to safely evacuate the bus before it caught fire and was totally engulfed in flames.
Smithtown Fire Department firefighter quickly worked to bring the blaze under control.
No injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation by the Suffolk County Police Department.
On scene were Chiefs 4-2-31 (Landrigan) and 4-2-33 (Diecidue), Engines 4-2-1 and 4-2-5, Rescue 4-2-9, and Ambulance 4-2-6-1.
Units returned to their stations at 9:23
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Afternoon Heavy Rescue

February 16, 2017, 9:32 am
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a Motor Vehicle Accident with Heavy Rescue on Thursday afternoon, February 16 at 14:55 (2:55pm) with the location of 891 West Jericho Turnpike in the vicinity of the Smithtown Animal Hospital.
Upon arrival units went to work to extricate a victim from their vehicle. Two patients were transported to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center. No report on condition of the injured or the cause of the accident.
On scene were Chiefs 4-2-30 (Murphy) and 4-2-33 (Diecidue), Rescue 4-2-9, Engine 4-2-5, Ambulances 4-2-61, 4-2-62 and Fire Police 4-2-10
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Morning Detached Garage Fire on February 17

February 17, 2017, 10:08 am
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a Working Garage Fire on Friday morning, February 17 at 09:33 (9:33am) with the location of 25 Fifty Acre Road South.
Upon arrival units went to work on a detached garage fire. The fire was quickly brought under control but extensive damage was done to the structure and its contents.
On scene were Chiefs 4-2-30 (Murphy), 4-2-32 (Fitzpatrick) 4-2-33 (Diecidue), Rescue 4-2-9, Engines 4-2-1, 4-2-2, 4-2-4, Ladder 4-2-7, Fire Police 4-2-10 and Ambulance 4-2-62 and Fire Police 4-2-10. Mutual aid support was provided by Kings Park and Hauppauge Fire Departments.
No injuries were reported. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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OAKSIDE DRIVE OVERTURN

February 28, 2017, 7:12 am
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a 16-23 (Motor Vehicle Accident with Ambulance requested) on February 28th at 6:50am with the location of 120 Oakside Drive.
A vehicle traveling west on Oakside Drive lost control, struck a utility pole and overturned. The drive was able to self-extricate from the vehicle before units arrived on the scene.
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SMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS HONORED

March 4, 2017, 7:50 am
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Many members of the Smithtown Fire Department were paid tribute to at the Smithtown Fire Chiefs Council Award Ceremony, which was held on February 3, 2017.
Bronze Medal Award – Smithtown FD: Fire Rescue 8/24/16
Ex-Chief John Hansen, ex-Capt. Jennifer O’Brien, FF Joseph Larocca
Silver Medal Award – Smithtown FD: Fire Rescue 8/24/16
3rd Assistant Chief Patrick Diecidue, Capt. Timothy Duckham, Paramedic Thomas C. Kriklava. - Fire News photos by Dennis Whittam
Life Saving Award
EMT Trisha Higgins
Life Saving Award:
Ex Capt. Jennifer O’Brien
Smithtown FD – Cardiac Arrest 5/5/16
FF/EMT Ted Caputo, Lt./Paramedic Joseph Lesnick, FF/EMT Timothy Murphy IV, FF/Paramedic Thomas Marmann, FF/EMT Brian Kguloian, Ex-Capt./EMT Anne Schumacher, EMT James Solomon, EMT-CC, Matthew O’Reilly, EMT-CC Jennifer Price, Chief/EMT (CHIVA) Vincent Hartman.
Smithtown FD – Active Maternity 5/22/17
Ex-Chief Timothy Crafts, Ex-Capt. Jennifer O’Brien.
Smithtown FD – Cardiac Arrest 8/24/16
Driver Gerard Fitzpatrick, EMT Richard Ashker, Kimberly Kguloian (Crew), 2nd Assistant Chief (KPFD) Timothy Clark, Driver Kristen Bruce-Gonzalez (KPFD), EMT Erica Johnson (KPFD), EMT Ryan Klisx (KPFD), Tyler Young (Crew KPFD), Lt. Andrew Kelly, FF Ryan Burke, FF Salvatore Levanti, FF Alf, Rasmussen, Driver John Byrne, EMT, Marek Jaworski, EMT Joann Grove, Paramedic Thomas C. Kriklava, Ex-Capt. Jennifer O’Brien.
Unit Citation/EMS Life Saving Award: Smithtown FD – Fire Rescue 8/24/16
3rd Assistant Chief Patrick Diecidue, Capt. Timothy Duckham, ex-Chief John Hansen, FF Jospeh Larocca, Lt. Joseph Siggilino, Lt. Matt Creamer, Lt, Matthew Raia, Lt. Andrew Kelly, FF Ryan Burke, FF Thomas Marmann, FF Tim Mehlus, FF Brandon Felice, FF Jonathan Garrison, FF Ted Caputo, FF Phil Migliorise, FF Josh Glas, FF Anthony Ianuzzi, FF Brian Kguloian, FF Chris Grebosz, Dispatcher Steve Smith.
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SFD INSTALLS CHIEF'S

April 7, 2017, 1:11 pm
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Members of the Smithtown Fire Department elected their new slate of Chief’s on the evening of April 6th. Michael Landrigan was installed as Chief of the Department (4-2-30).
Serving as First Assistant Chief will be Kevin Fitzpatrick (4-2-31) who served the last two years as Second Assistant Chief.
Assuming the position of Second Assistant Chief will be Patrick Diecidue (4-2-32) who served the last two years as Third Assistant Chief.
A new addition to the Chief’s office is Timothy Duckham elected as Third Assistant Chief (4-2-33).
The SFD Chief’s and newly elected Company Officers will be formally installed at the annual Installation Dinner taking place at Flowefield’s on Saturday, April 22nd.
PHOTO LEFT TO RIGHT - THIRD ASSISTANT CHIEF TIMOTHY DUCKHAM, SECOND ASSISTANT CHIEF PATRICK DIECIDUE, FIRST ASSISTANT CHIEF KEVIN FITZPATRICK, CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT MICHAEL LANDRIGAN, AND INSTALLING OFFICER COMMISSIONER TOM DUCKHAM.
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SMITHTOWN EXPLORER POST 420 INSTALLATION

April 13, 2017, 8:24 am
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The Smithtown Explorer Post 420 held their annual Installation Ceremony on Friday, April 7th. The Officers who will serve the Post in 2017 are:
Captain - Travis Yanke
Lieutenants – Andrew Caliano, Ian Whitehead, Tyler Riesenburger
Engineers – Sean Sulton, Randell Yanke, Jeffrey Bunone
Assistant Engineers – Sydney Crafts, Allison Crafts, Jack Daley
Secretary – Joe Pilewski
Treasurer – Mikalya Riley
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AFTERNOON BRUSH FIRE ON APRIL 13TH

April 13, 2017, 8:10 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a Brush Fire on April 13 at 17:34 (5:34pm) at 3 River Heights Court. The fire spread through the heavily wooded ground cover of the property. Arriving units were able to get the fire quickly under control.
On scene were Chiefs 4-2-33 (Diecidue) and 3-2-33 (Duckham). Responding apparatus were 4-2-8, 4-2-14, 4-2-15 and 4-2-9
All units returned to quarters at 18:13 (6:13pm)
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Evening Explosion and Fire at 98 Sunrise Lane

May 3, 2017, 9:05 pm
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REVISED ON 5/4/17 WITH UPDATED INFORMATION AND PHOTO'S
The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (structure fire) at 20:20 (8:20 pm) on May 3, 2017, with the location of 98 Sunrise Lane. A number of neighbors reported hearing two explosions from the two story home.
Two Smithtown Firefighters who lived in the neighborhood quickly called dispatch to upgrade the alarm to a 13/35 (working structure fire).
An explosion from the rear of the dwelling from two propane tanks was felt throughout the neighborhood.
Kevin Pearsall of Engine Company 3 who lived a few doors downs was the first on scene. He entered the home before the fire spread and escorted the homeowner from the premises. The homeowner was later taken to the Stony Brook University Medical Center. Her injuries are unknown at this time.
Units arriving on scene began an exterior attack on the structure. Firefighters hit the fire from all exposures around the house.
A primary search of the residence proved negative for any addition residents in the home.
The fire was brought under control at 21:21 (9:21 pm).
The fire caused severe damage to the home.
There were no reported injuries of fire or EMT personnel at the scene.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The fire is being investigated by The Smithtown Fire Marsha and the Suffolk County Police Department Arson Squad.
All units were back in quarters at 22:24 (10:24 pm.)
On scene were Chief’s Landrigan (4-2-30), Diecidue (4-2-32) and Duckham (4-2-33), Engines 4-2-5, 4-2-15, 4-2-1, 4-2-14, Ladder 4-2-7, Rescue 4-2-9, Ambulances 4-2-6-4, 4-2-6-2, 4-2-6-1, Fire Police 4-2-10. Mutual aid was provided from the Hauppauge, Kings Park, St. James and Nissiquogue Fire Departments.
Photo's by Joe Sperber and Jeff Bressler
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Mother’s Day House Fire

May 14, 2017, 6:57 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (structure fire) at 17:56 (5:56 pm) on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 14, 2017, with the location of 9 Branch Drive in the Village of the Branch.
Several reports of flames coming out of the front of the ranch home were reported by neighbors.
Residents in the home were able to extricate themselves from the property when the fire started.
Units arriving on scene began attacking the fire. A roof crew started venting operations.
A primary search of the residence proved negative for any addition people in the home.
The fire was brought under control at 18:37 (6:31 pm).
The fire caused severe damage to the interior of the ranch.
Three of the residents of the home were transported to both St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center and Stony Brook University Hospital. No current reports on the extent of injuries.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time. The fire is being investigated by The Smithtown Fire Marshal.
All units were back in quarters at 20:20 (8:20 pm.)
With Mother’s Day holiday celebrations well underway both the Smithtown Fire Department and mutual aid Departments were still able to deploy all the resources needed to control the fire.
On scene were Chief’s Landrigan (4-2-30), Fitzpatrick (4-2-31), Diecidue (4-2-32) and Duckham (4-2-33), Engines 4-2-3, 4-2-5,4-2-4, 4-2-14, Ladder 4-2-7, Rescue 4-2-9, Ambulances 4-2-6-1, 4-2-6-2, Fire Police 4-2-10 and mutual aid provided by the Kings Park, Nesconset, Hauppauge, Nissiquogue and Central Islip-Hauppauge Ambulance.
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June 15th Car vs Building

June 15, 2017, 4:42 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a 16-23 (MVA-Ambulance Requested) for a vehicle into a building on Thursday, June 15th at 17:53 (5:53pm) with the location of Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology a 80 Maple Avenue.
A car lost control in front of the building crossing the grass and making contact with the structure. The driver of the vehicle, the only occupant, was transferred for treatment to St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center.
Responding to the alarm was Chief 3-2-33 (Duckham) Engine 4-2-3, 4-2-52, 4-2-40 Rescue 4-2-9, Fire Police 3-2-10 and Ambulance 4-2-65.
The Town of Smithtown Building Department was called to examine the damage to the structure.
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Two Signal 14’s in an Hour

July 19, 2017, 5:46 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Fire Department responded to two working car fires within an hour on Thursday afternoon July 19th.
The first incident was toned out at 16:19 (4:19 pm) with the location of 341 Landing Avenue at the corner of Clark Street.
A car struck a tree with a resulting fire. The driver of the vehicle was able to self-extricate and eventually transported to the hospital. The car was fully involved, and a small brush fire also started as a result of the accident. Both the car and brush fire were under control at 16:46 (4:56 pm).
Responding to the call was Chief Landrigan (4-2-30), Engine 4-2-3, Rescue 4-2-9, Ambulance 4-2-65 and Fire Police 4-2-10.
At 16:54 (4:54 pm) a second signal 14 was toned out for a car fire with the location of 837 Town Line Road with the cross of Amber Ct.
With units just taking up from the first vehicle fire Chief Landrigan quickly asked for a Hauppauge engine to respond to the scene. With Smithtown apparatus moving to the second fire a Hauppauge engine arrived and began the attack on the fire.
Smithtown apparatus arrived on the scene to assist Hauppauge.
The accident, like the one on Landing Avenue, involved one car striking a tree.
Two patients were transported to the hospital.
In addition to the units that were at the Landing Avenue incident, Engines 4-2-5 and 4-2-1 arrived at the Town Line fire. Also on scene was 3rd Assistant Chief Duckham.
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Smithtown Bravest Honored at the 145th Annual FASNY State Convention

August 13, 2017, 5:30 pm
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Smithtown Bravest Honored at the 145th Annual FASNY State Convention
The Fireman’s Association of the State of New York bestows Hero Awards to Five Smithtown Firefighters
Syracuse, NY, August 12, 2017 – The Fireman’s Association of the State of New York presented their 2017 Valor Awards to five Smithtown Firefighters who were involved in a house fire rescue in the early morning hours of August 24, 2016.
Second Assistant Chief Patrick Diecidue, Third Assistant Chief Timothy Duckham, Ex-Chief John Hansen, Ex-Captain Engine Company 4 Jen O’Brien and Firefighter Joe LaRocco of Rescue Company 9 were all cited for their bravery in the face of adverse conditions. Also awarded was Smithtown Fire District EMT Tom Kriklava.
The Chief in command on that early morning was Past Chief Timothy Murphy. The Chiefs report exemplifies the reason FASNY presented their highest honor to the five firefighters.
Murphy’s letter read:
“On Wednesday August 24, 2016 at 0313 hours, the Smithtown Fire Department was activated for an automatic alarm at 38 Sterling Lane, the home of a Hauppauge Fire Department member. The house is a two story split ranch single family private dwelling that is very common to the Smithtown area.
First on scene were Captain Tim Duckham (arriving directly from home in his private vehicle) and district first responder EMT-CC Tom Kriklava. After a 360-degree size up, Captain Duckham advised Chief Patrick Diecidue of a working fire and occupants within. Captain Duckham and Tom Kriklava forced the front door, made entry and without regard for their personal safety began to search without benefit of SCBA. They encountered a thick, choking smoke that filled the upper level of the house. After partially searching the second floor, Duckham and Kriklava exited the house and donned SCBAs from the chief’s vehicle and first responder car and re-entered to continue searching. Chief Diecidue who was not wearing an SCBA entered to search and size up the scene. These searches were being made without the benefit of protective hose lines as apparatus had not yet arrived.
While searching, Duckham found a three-year-old female unconscious victim during the search of a bedroom. Duckham removed the victim down the hallway and was met by Chief Diecidue. Together they removed the victim to the front lawn. Kriklava exited the building and assessed the victim’s medical condition. He determined that the victim was in respiratory arrest and provided rescue breathing via mouth-to-mouth to the three-year-old victim. Upon the arrival of an ambulance, Kriklava provided ALS care during transport of the three-year old to the hospital.
Chief Diecidue and Captain Duckham re-entered and continued searching in worsening conditions. With the establishment of Incident Command and firefighting units arriving, Diecidue and Duckham informed them of where they searched and exited the building. Chief Diecidue then coordinated interior operations for continued searches and firefighting efforts for the remainder of the alarm.
The first arriving units consisting of Engine 4-2-4, Engine 4-2-5, and Rescue 4-2-9 arrived on scene and were tasked with search and firefighting duties. At this time, there were still two victims unaccounted for and the seat of the fire had not been found. While searching, Ex-Captain Jennifer O’Brien from Engine 4 found an adult female victim and 3 month old male victim both unconscious and entangled in the bathroom. Coincidentally, this is the same bathroom O’Brien delivered the baby victim three months earlier. Shouting for assistance, O’Brien was joined by Firefighter Joseph LaRocco from Rescue 9 and Captain/Ex-Chief John Hansen from Engine 5. The three firefighters were able to disentangle the two victims. O’Brien removed the infant victim from the house and began mouth to mouth resuscitation. Hansen and LaRocco removed the adult victim and passed her to other firefighters and EMS personnel
All three victims were removed from the involved house in respiratory/cardiac arrest. The mother was transported to St. Catherine’s Hospital. She was later transported to University Hospital at Stony Brook where she remained in very critical condition with respiratory injuries. After almost four months, the mother was then transported to the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center for consideration for a double lung transplant. She succumbed to her injuries on December 15, 2016. The two children were revived in route to University Hospital. They were discharged after making a full recovery.”
The Smithtown Fire Department takes deep pride in honoring our finest.
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SMITHTOWN FD HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF

August 31, 2017, 6:25 pm
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The Smithtown Fire Department will be sending a semi-tractor trailer full of much needed supplies to Southeast Texas next week.
We are seeking community support to assist in this effort.
You can bring much needed supplies to the Main House at 100 Elm Avenue during the following hours between now and September 6th.
12:00 -3:00pm and 6:00 -9:00 pm
We are in touch with people on the ground in Southeast Texas. The needs change on a daily basis.
Currently pressing needs as of September 1 include –
Car Seats, Strollers, Pack and Plays, New Children and Adult Undergarments, Hygiene Products.
Our sources tell us baby wipes; diapers and bottled water are currently plentiful
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