Smithtown Fire Department News

Smithtown Fire Department News


May 4, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department announces annual Memorial Day parade details

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced that it will host its annual Memorial Day parade on May 26th.

May 1, 2025

Smithtown firefighters respond to residential blaze on Landing Avenue

At around 15:30, the Smithtown Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Landing Avenue.

Apr 5, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department appoints Daniel Dongvort as new chief

On Thursday, April 3, the Smithtown Fire Department conducted a special meeting for its department and company elections.

Mar 16, 2025

Thomas Buffa honored as Suffolk County Commissioner of the Year

Commissioner and former Chief Thomas Buffa has been recognized as the 2024 Commissioner of the Year by the Suffolk County Fire District Officers Association.

Mar 2, 2025

Smithtown Fire Department honors late Father Daniel Bitsko by renaming meeting room

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the renaming of its Main Meeting Room in memory of Father Daniel Bitsko, a respected member of both the department and the local community.

Dec 16, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department concludes holiday toy and food drive

Throughout December, the Smithtown Fire Department conducted a drive to support families in need during the holiday season.

Dec 7, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department announces Christmas Parade details and donation stops

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the route for its 2024 Christmas Parade, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on December 21.

Dec 2, 2024

City announces route for 2022 Christmas Parade

The city has announced the route for the 2022 Christmas Parade.

Dec 1, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department releases Christmas parade route for 2023

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the finalized route for its 2023 Christmas parade.

Nov 24, 2024

Christmas parade route finalized; download available

The Christmas Parade route has been finalized.

Nov 22, 2024

Smithtown Christmas Parade set for December with safety measures

The 41st Annual Smithtown Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, beginning at 4 p.m. Attendees can access the full parade route by viewing or downloading the PDF provided.

Nov 15, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department announces Christmas parade date and donation locations

The Smithtown Fire Department's Christmas parade is scheduled for Saturday, December 14th, 2019.

Nov 9, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department launches toy drive for local families

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced the commencement of its 2020 Toy Drive.

Nov 9, 2024

Christmas Parade set for December 18 with details forthcoming

The annual Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 18th this year, starting at 4 p.m. Details about the exact route will be shared on social media and other platforms once finalized.

Nov 8, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department hosts annual toy drive

The Smithtown Fire Department is currently hosting a toy drive.

Nov 7, 2024

Smithtown Fire Department sets date for annual Christmas parade

The Smithtown Fire Department has announced that its annual Christmas parade will take place on December 16, 2023.

Nov 4, 2024

Christmas parade proceeds with safety measures on December 12

The annual Christmas parade is set to proceed as planned on December 12, starting at 4 p.m. Organizers have announced that the parade route will be revealed in the coming weeks and will feature modifications from previous years.

Oct 26, 2024

Smithtown CPR class reaches full capacity; no more registrations accepted

A CPR class, initially open to the public for registration, was scheduled at the Smithtown Fire Department's headquarters located at 100 Elm Avenue in Smithtown.

Oct 26, 2024

Smithtown FD Explorers seek donations for Thanksgiving meal drive

The Smithtown FD Explorers, in collaboration with the Smithtown Food Pantry, are organizing a drive to prepare Thanksgiving dinner boxes for families in need.

Oct 19, 2024

Fire Prevention Day event set for October 24

Fire Prevention Day is scheduled for Sunday, October 24, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at the headquarters located at 100 Elm Avenue.

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.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July

Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.