The Center Moriches Fire Department is doing great things and making the region proud!
National Life Group recently announced that the Center Moriches Fire Department has been selected as a monthly winner of the 2025 National Life Group Do Good Heroes Award. This award program honors fire rescue and police personnel and departments who perform community service activities above and beyond their public safety duty.
Lauren Coffey of Our Infinite Company nominated the Center Moriches Fire Department for exemplifying courage, commitment, and compassion.
The Department's EMS alone, staffed by around 70 volunteers, responds to more than 2,200 calls annually, including specialized water rescues for this coastal town. On March 8, 2024, they played a crucial role in containing a major brush fire and supporting neighboring towns in what nearly became a repeat of the devastating 1995 wildfires.
The Department goes beyond firefighting — supporting Camp Pa Qua Tuck, teaching fire safety in schools, and helping to raise over $20,000 for the family of Thomas Valva after his tragic passing. They also celebrated community member Keith Caputo of Helping Makes U Happy by making him an honorary firefighter for his charitable work.
“I’d like to recognize the Center Moriches Fire Department's dedication to serving their community and going above and beyond their duty to make a positive impact,” said Coffey. “This recognition is a testament to their hard work and commitment to making a difference. I’m honored to nominate the Center Moriches Fire Department for this award and recognize their service to the community”.
As a Do Good Heroes award winner, the Center Moriches Fire Department will receive $1,000 to donate to a nonprofit of their choice. There will be a recognition event and Blood Drive to celebrate the department on May 18th on the CMFD Property at 1 pm.
To learn more about the Center Moriches Fire Department’s work, visit their Do Good Heroes Nominee profile .
About Do Good Heroes
Do Good Heroes is a program by National Life Group that allows their financial professionals to recognize fire-rescue and police departments and personnel for community service activities above and beyond their public safety duty. Eligible nominees will receive an online profile, recognition on social media, and be entered to win monthly cash prizes that directly support the nonprofits of their choice.
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