Smithtown Fire Department News

Smithtown Fire Department News


Mar 2, 2024

Firefighters control Dartmouth Drive fire; investigation underway

Smithtown's volunteer firefighters responded to a structure fire at 19 Dartmouth Drive on Sunday, March 1st, at 4:30 PM.

Feb 26, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department reinstates Blue Line Flag after community feedback

The Board of Fire Commissioners, alongside the Chiefs Office, has decided to reverse its earlier decision to remove the Blue Line Flag from a rescue truck.

Feb 24, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department replaces Blue Line Flag with American Flag

On February 2, 2021, the Smithtown Fire Department received a notification from Newsday about a complaint regarding a Blue Line Flag placed on their rescue truck.

Feb 24, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department mourns loss of Ex-Chief Richard Keller

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the passing of Ex-Chief Richard Keller.

Feb 10, 2024

Firefighters tackle warehouse blaze in Kings Park for seven hours

On February 8th at 20:34, the Smithtown Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire near Lawrence Rd and Old Northport Rd in Kings Park.

Feb 5, 2024

Smithtown FD enhances rescue capabilities with new specialized operations vehicle

On February 1, 2020, the Smithtown Fire Department introduced a new vehicle to its fleet.

Jan 20, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department mourns loss of long-serving member

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the passing of William Snak Jr., who served with Engine Company 1 for 17 years.

Jan 6, 2024

Smithtown donates surplus fire gear to support Kentucky firefighters

Smithtown Fire District has contributed surplus fire equipment to the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund for distribution to fire departments in Kentucky.

Daily Feed

Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Opinion

George Santos From Behind Bars: Week Two

Week two in what some here dramatically — and perhaps not inaccurately — call “hell on earth.”


Local

Bayport-Blue Point Central School District Called Out Over Lead Testing

The New York State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, issued an unflattering audit report on the Bayport-Blue Point Central School District with regard to lead in the school’s drinking water.