SAYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAINS LONG ISLAND SAFETY OFFICERS APRIL 13 - It is extremely important for every fire department to have at least one Incident Safety Officer (ISO) who is properly trained and certified as part of their Incident Command Structure. Over the past four years the Sayville Fire Department has helped over 80 Long Island fire service members become certified Incident Safety Officers. Nationwide, there are over 2,000 certified Incident Safety Officers. Because ... (Full Story & Photos)

EX-CHIEF ROBERT CHESTER GIVES LECTURE ON READING HAZARDOUS ENERGY

SFD MEMBER BOBBY SMITH RELAXES DURING HIS DONATION

SAYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT KEEPS MEMBERS MEMORY ALIVE AND COLLECTS 67 PINTS OF LIFE-SAVING BLOOD APRIL 11 - The Sayville Fire Department held a blood drive on April 11th in memory of Honorary Captain Wilbur Ritter, who perished in the line of duty after responding to an alarm on Main Street on August 28, 2006. He was the Chairman of Sayville's Blood Drive for about 20 years and believed in the importance of donating blood. Wilbur donated 16 gallons of blood himself over the years. Sayville Fire Department ... (Full Story & Photos)

SAYVILLE FD ANNUAL INSTALLATION DINNER FEBRUARY 28 - On February 9, 2008 the Sayville Fire Department installed its 2008 Chiefs and officers. The Department, Fire District and Friends in Government also recognized members for their outstanding service and dedication to the Sayville Fire Department. (see photos) ... (Full Story & Photos)

Chief Roy Verspoor is sworn in by his son as his wife and daughter stand by his side

Ex-Chief Charlie Oelkers

EX-CHIEF CHARLIE OELKERS ANSWERS HIS LAST ALARM AFTER 62 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE FEBRUARY 25 - On February 20, 2008 Ex-Chief Charlie Oelkers passed away after being hospitalized for several months. He was 79 years old. He was one of the most active members and leaders in the Department's history. Charlie began his 62-year volunteer career with the Sayville Fire Department as a Juvenile member. He joined the department ranks in 1946 and dedicated his life to the volunteer fire service. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sayville Fire Department's Extrication Team Competes at the Nassau Coliseum Fire, Rescue & EMS Mega Show JANUARY 27 - The Sayville Fire Department Extrication Team recently competed in the Fire, Rescue & EMS Mega Show Extrication Challenge at the Nassau Coliseum. This is Sayville's fifth year in the competition, where each team is given a scenario set up to simulate a real response to a serious motor vehicle accident (MVA). Each team's scenario is different, and each team is kept behind closed doors while the ... (Full Story & Photos)

WINTER SAFETY ALERT NOVEMBER 28 - Sayville Fire Department volunteer firefighters responded to three chimney fires within two weeks and it's only November. Due to the high cost of home heating this year, more people may be using fireplaces or wood burning stoves this year. Sayville Fire Department Chief Roy Verspoor is concerned that some homeowners are not taking the proper precautions to ensure that their chimneys are properly ... (Full Story & Photos)

SMOKE DETECTOR ALERTS SLEEPING OCCUPANT OF HOUSE FIRE NOVEMBER 07 - "SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES!" During the early morning hours of November 5th, an eighteen-year old woman was awakened by the sound of a smoke detector. She was awakened to smoke in her bedroom and throughout the house. She exited her home and called in the fire, which was in the basement. Sayville Fire Department volunteers responded to a reported house fire on the early Monday Morning. Middle ... (Full Story & Photos)

Tower ladder in place for roof operations. Firefighters preparing to ventilate roof.

RIDERS ENTERING SAYVILLE FD HEADQUARTERS

RIDERS OF FIRE MOTORCYCLE CLUB STOP AT SAYVILLES HEADQUARTERS FOR CHARITY MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN EVENT NOVEMBER 06 - Several members of the Sayville Fire Department are members of the Riders of Fire Motorcycle Club (ROFMC), whose Club is made up of all volunteer firefighters. The Club is a not-for-profit organization that raises money to donate to charitable causes, including firefighters in need. Members also assist other organizations with their charity fundraising activities. ROFMC held a Charity Motorcycle ... (Full Story & Photos)

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