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Explorer Post 420 Open House
The Explorers are a group of the Smithtown Fire Department where young adults, ages 14 through 18, can get together and learn about firefighting skills, first aid, CPR, and assist with department events. Interested in joining? Come down to the Smithtown Fire Department on January 9, 2025, for an open house.

Smithtown Fire Department
Jan 81 min read


2025 Christmas Parade
This year, the Smithtown Fire Department's Christmas parade will go through Smithtown on December 20th! The parade will kick off at 4pm at Smithtown's headquarters on Elm Avenue. Cookies with Santa at 2pm. Food donations will be accepted at town hall, meat farms, and Smithtown high school west. Click below for full flyer and parade route. Hope to see everyone there!

Smithtown Fire Department
Nov 26, 20251 min read


Fire Prevention Day is October 19
Fire prevention day is October 19! Come down to the Smithtown Fire department with the kids for fire & rescue demos, a smoke house, tour the fire engine, meet the Chief, and more! Festivities will begin at 12pm at the fire house at 100 Elm Avenue in Smithtown. Hope to see you there!

Smithtown Fire Department
Oct 17, 20251 min read


Public CPR Class - June 29
On June 29, 2025, from 10am to 2pm, the Smithtown Fire Department will be hosting a CPR class that is open to the public. To register,...

Smithtown Fire Department
Jun 18, 20251 min read


2025 Memorial Day Parade
The Smithtown Fire Department will be hosting its annual Memorial Day parade at 12pm on May 26th. Come out and see the parade! Anyone...

Smithtown Fire Department
May 4, 20251 min read


Working Fire on Landing Avenue
At approximately 15:30 hours, the Smithtown Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire on Landing Avenue....

Smithtown Fire Department
May 1, 20251 min read


New Chief of Department Dan Dongvort
On Thursday, April 3rd, the Smithtown Fire Department held a special meeting for its department and company elections. We extend our...

Smithtown Fire Department
Apr 5, 20251 min read


Commissioner & Ex-Chief Thomas Buffa, 2024 Suffolk County Commissioner Of The Year!
The Chiefs, officers, and members of the Smithtown Fire Department extend their congratulations to Commissioner and Ex-Chief Thomas Buffa...
Larry647
Mar 16, 20251 min read


Smithtown Fire Department Renames Main Meeting Room to Honor Father Daniel Bitsko
Smithtown, NY — The Smithtown Fire Department is honored to announce the renaming of its Main Meeting Room in memory of the late Father...

Smithtown Fire Department
Mar 2, 20252 min read


2024 Christmas Parade Route Released!
The 2024 Smithtown Fire Department Christmas Parade will kick off at 4pm on December 21. There will be 3 stops during the parade route...

Smithtown Fire Department
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Responding to a Fence Fire: The Smithtown Fire Department's Quick and Effective Action
On November 13, 2024, at 6 PM, the Smithtown Fire Department answered an urgent call about a fence fire on Plaza Drive. The fire was...
Larry647
Nov 26, 20243 min read


CPR Class - Open to the Public
A CPR class, open to the public, is now available to register. This class requires a $5 CPR card registration fee and will be held at...

Smithtown Fire Department
Oct 26, 20241 min read


2024 Fire Prevention Day
Fire prevention day is October 20th this year. Bring the kids for a day of fun and learning about fire safety at the Smithtown Fire...

Smithtown Fire Department
Oct 8, 20241 min read


The 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 27th, at 12pm in Smithtown will be the 100th Annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade is hosted by the Smithtown Fire...

Smithtown Fire Department
May 20, 20241 min read


Working Fire on Cake Walk Terrace
On April 3 at 11:57 the Smithtown Fire Department was activated for a structure fire with smoke in the house on Cake Walk Terrace in...

Smithtown Fire Department
Apr 3, 20241 min read


Early Morning Fire on Dorchester Road
In the early hours of February 20 a house fire ignited at 19 Dorchester Road, Smithtown. Starting in the garage, the blaze extended to...

Smithtown Fire Department
Feb 20, 20241 min read


COD Tim Duckham Elected VP of Smithtown Chiefs Council
On Thursday, January 4th, the Smithtown Chiefs Council held its annual election for its Executive Board at Kings Park’s Fire...

Smithtown Fire Department
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Christmas Parade Route Released!
The time everyone has been waiting for! The 2023 Smithtown Fire Department Christmas parade route has been finalized. Please click the...

Smithtown Fire Department
Dec 1, 20232 min read


2023 Christmas Parade Will be December 16
SAVE THE DATE! December 16, 2023 is the day the Smithtown Fire Department will have their annual Christmas parade. If you’ve seen it...

Smithtown Fire Department
Nov 7, 20231 min read


Fire Prevention Day is Sunday, October 22
Fire prevention day with be hosted at the Smithtown Fire Department on October 22, 2023, beginning at noon. Come by with the whole...

Smithtown Fire Department
Oct 20, 20231 min read


Willow Condo Complex Structure Fire
Smithtown, NY – On July 26, 2023 at 1143 hours Smithtown Firefighters were alerted for a reported structure fire at 12 Plantation Drive...

Smithtown Fire Department
Jul 27, 20232 min read


Chief Keller Answers His Last Alarm
Today we lost one of the best. It is with great sadness that the Smithtown Fire Department announces the passing of Ex-Chief Richard...

Smithtown Fire Department
Feb 24, 20231 min read



Smithtown Fire Department
Dec 1, 20220 min read


Fire Prevention Day 2022
Fire prevention day at the Smithtown Fire Department is October 23rd this year. It will run from noon through 3pm at 100 Elm Avenue in...

Smithtown Fire Department
Oct 7, 20221 min read


LIRR Train Emergency Response Drill
Join us for a drill simulating the collision of a train and a vehicle with injured patients. Open to spectators!

Smithtown Fire Department
Jul 14, 20221 min read


Lt. Percy Forman named 2022 Memorial Day Grand Marshal
Smithtown, NY - During World War II, 58 members of the Smithtown Fire Department were a part of the armed forces defending our nation;...

Smithtown Fire Department
May 23, 20222 min read


Memorial Day Parade 2022
The 2022 Memorial Day parade will be hosted by the Smithtown Fire Department on May 30th beginning at 12pm. The parade will proceed...

Smithtown Fire Department
May 3, 20221 min read


Smithtown Donates Equipment to Kentucky FD
Smithtown Fire District Donates surplus fire equipment to the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund which will go to Kentucky Fire Departments....

Smithtown Fire Department
Jan 6, 20221 min read


Christmas Parade Route
The Christmas Parade route has been finalized! Click below for the full PDF with parade route and stops.

Smithtown Fire Department
Nov 24, 20211 min read


Christmas Parade Save The Date
Mark your calendars! The Christmas Parade will be on December 18th this year and will begin at 4pm. Once we have an exact route planned...

Smithtown Fire Department
Nov 9, 20211 min read


2021 Toy Drive In Progress!
The Smithtown Fire Department is hosting a toy drive that is now in progress! You can contibute by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy at...

Smithtown Fire Department
Nov 8, 20211 min read


Fire Prevention Day 2021
Fire Prevention Day will be this Sunday, October 24 from 12pm until 3pm at our headquarters location at 100 Elm Avenue. This is an open...

Smithtown Fire Department
Oct 19, 20211 min read


Working Fire on Sandalwood Drive
Smithtown volunteers were alerted at 0505 hours for a reported structure fire at 31 Sandalwood Drive in Smithtown. First on scene was 1st...

Smithtown Fire Department
Sep 26, 20212 min read


SFD Provides Mets Color Guard
Tonight, Friday July 23, the Mets play the team of the north, the Toronto Blue Jays and the Smithtown Fire Department had the honor of...

Smithtown Fire Department
Jul 22, 20211 min read


Shed Fire on Plymouth Blvd
On Thursday, Smithtown’s Volunteers were activated for a reported house fire on Plymouth Blvd. Upon arrival of Asst Chief Kelly it was...

Smithtown Fire Department
May 21, 20211 min read


Mutual Aid Provided to Kings Park for Sunken Meadow Golf Course
Smithtown members responded to Kings Park yesterday to assist with a structure fire on the grounds of the Sunken Meadow Golf Course....

Smithtown Fire Department
May 7, 20211 min read


Smithtown Elects New Chiefs Staff
On Thursday, April 8th, 2021, as state law requires, the members of the Smithtown FD held their annual elections for officers. Patrick V....

Smithtown Fire Department
Apr 11, 20211 min read


Blue Line Flag Decision Reversal
In response to an overwhelming community outreach, the Board of Fire Commissioners in conjunction with the Chiefs Office has decided to...

Smithtown Fire Department
Feb 26, 20211 min read
Statement Regarding Blue Line Flag
On February 2, 2021 the Smithtown Fire Department received a notification from Newsday that they had handled a complaint from a member of...

Smithtown Fire Department
Feb 24, 20211 min read


41st Annual Smithtown Christmas Parade Route and Details
The 41st Annual Smithtown Christmas Parade will occur on Saturday, December 12! You can view and/or download the full Christmas Parade...

Smithtown Fire Department
Nov 22, 20201 min read


2020 Toy Drive
The Smithtown Fire Department will be accepting new, unwrapped toys as part of its 2020 Toy Drive starting today! Donations can be...

Smithtown Fire Department
Nov 9, 20201 min read


2020 Christmas Parade
The show must go on! We're excited to announce that our Christmas parade will go on as scheduled on December 12 starting at 4pm. Stay...

Smithtown Fire Department
Nov 4, 20201 min read


Explorers Arrange Thanksgiving Dinners - PLEASE DONATE
The Smithtown FD Explorers in conjunction with the Smithtown Food Pantry are filling boxes with all of the fixings for a complete...

Smithtown Fire Department
Oct 26, 20201 min read


DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
October 24th is DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day! This will be held locally from 10am to 2pm at St. Catherine of Siena...

Smithtown Fire Department
Oct 15, 20201 min read


Honoring Firefighter/Paramedic James Shellock
On Wednesday, August 19th, we honored James Shellock with services and a procession through Smithtown. Gathered together were his family...

Smithtown Fire Department
Aug 20, 20201 min read


James Shellock Memorial Video
On August 13th, a promising young member of the Smithtown Fire Department answered his last alarm. The video below was created by...

Smithtown Fire Department
Aug 19, 20201 min read


Firefighter/Paramedic James Shellock Has Answered His Last Alarm
It is with a heavy heart that the Chiefs Office announces the tragic passing of Firefighter/Paramedic James Shellock of Engine Co. 4 who...

Smithtown Fire Department
Aug 13, 20201 min read


Notebook Collection Drive
The Smithtown Fire Department Explorers are hosting a notebook collection! 5-subject spiral notebooks and black & white composition...

Smithtown Fire Department
Jul 24, 20201 min read


Sensory Kits Added to First Responder Vehicles & Ambulances
The Smithtown Fire Department has recently added sensory kits to their ambulances and first responder vehicle. Any call for an EMS or...

Smithtown Fire Department
Jul 9, 20201 min read


Smithtown House Fire on Stuyvesant Lane
Daughter alerts family to allow for safe evacuation Fast response stops fire in its tracks Smithtown, NY June 28, 2020 – In the early...

Smithtown Fire Department
Jun 28, 20202 min read
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