Early Afternoon Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 111
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...
View ArticleExplorer Post 420 Installs 2016 Officers
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...
View ArticleSmithtown Fire Department Swears in Three New Members
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...
View ArticleSmithtown FD Holds 108th Installation
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...
View ArticleSmithtown Fire Department Holds First Mankuski Drill of the Year
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...
View ArticleSmithtown Fire Department Annual Equipment Inspection
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...
View ArticleSerious Two Car Motor Vehicle Accident on Jericho Turnpike
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...
View ArticleSmithtown Fire Departments Marches in 2016 Memorial Day Parade
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...
View ArticleSmithtown Fire Department Explorers do it the Marine Way
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...
View ArticleRush Hour Overturn
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...
View ArticleSunday Duckling Rescue
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...
View ArticleLate Morning Gas Main Leak
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...
View ArticleSmithtown Fire Department Participates in Support of Our Nation's Finest
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....
View ArticleSMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT SWEEPS TROPHIES AT ANNUAL EAST NORTHPORT PARADE
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...
View ArticleSMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUES A MOTHER AND HER TWO YOUNG CHILDREN FROM A...
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...
View ArticleSMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT WITNESSES ONE OF THE BEST AND ONE OF THE WORST DAYS...
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...
View ArticleEARLY MORNING HOUSE FIRE ON ECKERNKAMP DRIVE
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...
View ArticleSFD DELIVERS HUNDREDS OF TOYS TO THE STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
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...
View ArticleEARLY MORNING STRUCTURE FIRE ON JANUARY 8TH
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...
View ArticleMorning School Bus Fire
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,...
View ArticleAfternoon Heavy Rescue
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...
View ArticleMorning Detached Garage Fire on February 17
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...
View ArticleOAKSIDE DRIVE OVERTURN
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...
View ArticleSMITHTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS HONORED
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...
View ArticleSFD INSTALLS CHIEF'S
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...
View ArticleSMITHTOWN EXPLORER POST 420 INSTALLATION
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 YankeLieutenants – Andrew Caliano, Ian...
View ArticleAFTERNOON BRUSH FIRE ON APRIL 13TH
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...
View ArticleEvening Explosion and Fire at 98 Sunrise Lane
REVISED ON 5/4/17 WITH UPDATED INFORMATION AND PHOTO'SThe 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...
View ArticleMother’s Day House Fire
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....
View ArticleJune 15th Car vs Building
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...
View ArticleTwo Signal 14’s in an Hour
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...
View ArticleSmithtown Bravest Honored at the 145th Annual FASNY State Convention
Smithtown Bravest Honored at the 145th Annual FASNY State ConventionThe Fireman’s Association of the State of New York bestows Hero Awards to Five Smithtown FirefightersSyracuse, NY, August 12, 2017 –...
View ArticleSMITHTOWN FD HURRICANE HARVEY RELIEF
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...
View Article5 SMITHTOWN FIRE FIGHTERS COMPETE IN FULL TURNOUT GEAR
Five Smithtown Fire Fighters ran a full 5K race in full turnout gear during the 9/11 Heroes Run at Mill Dam Park in Huntington. The race benefits the Travis Manon Foundation. Participating in the...
View ArticleSMITHTOWN FIRE FIGHTERS HONORED AT SUFFOLK COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S...
Five Smithtown Fire Fighters along with a District EMT were honored for bravery at the Annual Dimmer of the Suffolk County Volunteer Fireman’s Association Annual Dinner on Saturday, October 14th at the...
View ArticleLate Night Working Fire on Brooksite Drive
The Smithtown Fire Department was tone out for a signal 13 (Structure Fire) at 22:31 (10:31pm) on January 2, 2018 with the location of 222 Brooksite Drive.Initial reports from Suffolk PD on scene...
View ArticleEARLY MORNING GARAGE FIRE
The SFD was toned out for a signal 13 (Automatic Alarm) on January 5, 2018 at 01:05 (1:05 am) with the location of 95 River Heights Drive.Soon after the alarm was toned, fire was reported in the garage...
View ArticleSFD MEMBERS HONORED AT THE SMITHTOWN FIRE CHIEF'S COUNCIL DINNER
Photo's by Joe SperberMember of the Smithtown Fire Department received major awards at the Smithtown Fire Chiefs Council Dinner on February 2 at the Watermill.Six members were honored with EMS Life...
View ArticleSMITHTOWN FD DISPATCHED TO FATAL MVA
The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a 16-23 (motor vehicle accident/ambulance requested) at 12:19 pm on Sunday, February 18 with the location of the intersection of Routes 111 and 347.Upon...
View ArticleFULLY INVOLVED HISTORIC HOUSE FIRE
The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (structure fire) at 19:57 (7:57 pm) on Monday, March 26, 2018, with the location of 227 Edgewood Avenue.Upon arrival, the fire was quickly...
View ArticleSt. Catherine Honors SFD Members
Three members of the Smithtown Fire Department were honored for their exceptional care of a stroke patient by St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center on March 28th.Receiving the Penumbra Award were third...
View ArticleAfternoon Car Fire
The Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 14 (vehicle fire) on Monday, April 16, 2018, at 16:05 (4:05 pm) with the location of IFO the Smithtown Auto Works at 324 Middle Country Road...
View ArticleWeekend Structure Fire
Photo's by Fred Friedman and Joe PalazzoThe Smithtown Fire Department was toned out for a signal 13 (structure fire) with the location of 1 Harcourt Avenue on Saturday, May 5 at 17:27 (5:27pm).The...
View ArticleSmithtown FD Tackles a Fuel Spill
TheSmithtown FD was toned out on 10/30/18 at 1822 hrs for a reported fuel spill at the 7-11 on the corner of Main Street and Edgewood Ave.Upon arrival crews investigated and determined a 2002 Ford...
View ArticleSmithtown Fire Department Installs 45th Chief of Department
On April 4th 2019 the members of the Smithtown Fire Department elected a new Chief of Department and Kevin J. Fitzpatrick was sworn in as the 45th Chief that evening. He succeeds Michael Landrigan who...
View ArticleSad News: Ex-Captain Charles E. Duffy answers his last alarm.
The Chiefs Office regrets to announce the passing of 50 Year Member, Ex-Captain Charles E. Duffy of Engine Co. 5. on Saturday May 18th. Charlie was a pillar of our department and will leave a huge void...
View ArticleBrother Charlie Laid to Rest
On Wednesday May 22nd, we laid to rest Ex-Captain Charles E. Duffy who had served the Smithtown community for 50 years. Gathered together were his family and friends to pay a final tribute. A funeral...
View ArticleQuick Work of Dryer Fire
At 00:04 hours this morning the Smithtown Fire Department was activated for a reported dryer fire on Brooksite Drive. Upon arrival of Chief Fitzpatrick (4-2-30), Chief Diecidue (4-2-31) and Chief...
View ArticleSmithtown Honors Memorial Day
On Memorial Day, the Smithtown Fire Department held its annual service and parade to honor those who have given their lives for our freedom. The memorial service was conducted before a contingent of...
View ArticleHelping Our Neighbors
Yesterday, the members of the Smithtown FD assisted our neighboring departments on two separate occasions. The first occurred at 1936hrs where a request was made by the Kings Park FD for our Rescue...
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