Rapid Intervention Training JUNE 29 - The Smithtown Fire Department did a Rapid Intervention Training Drill at the Main House on Monday June 29. All Main House Companies participated. A RIT team is used as a firefighter rescue unit in the event of a may day or other interior firefighter emergency during a working fire. The drill reviewed RIT equipment, scene size up, and entry and rescue techniques. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Explorers are Champs in Great Neck Muster JUNE 29 - The Smithtown Fire Department Explorer Post 420 followed up their outstanding competition in Shelton, Connecticut a few weeks back with an overall win in the Great Neck Muster held on Saturday, June 27. The Explorers competed against teams from Fire Departments across Long Island. In the competition, held at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, 420 took top honors with 1st ... (Full Story & Photos)

Mutual aid to a working fire in Commack JUNE 25 - The Smithtown Fire Department responded to a 24 on a 13/35 (mutual aid requested/working house fire) in the Commack Fire District on June 24 at 58 Wyandanch Blvd. Commack requested one Engine from Smithtown. Engine 4-2-5 responded to the call. The crew preformed over haul under problematic conditions. The house was surrounded by overgrown foliage and debris inside and out. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Department drill at the Suffolk County Fire Academy JUNE 17 - Smithtown Fire Department Engine Company 4-2-4 and Ladder 4-2-7 drilled at the Suffolk County Fire Academy in Yaphank on the evening of June 17. Company members and probationary firefighters did 2 evolutions in the Academy's Tower. The Tower can replicate fireground situations that can be found in either a two story residence or a commercial building. ... (Full Story & Photos)

New Memorial Day photos JUNE 08 - Nancy Janiesch has provided the Department with a complete set of Memorial Day photos.... (Full Story & Photos)