It is with deep regret and sadness the Centereach Fire Department announces Life Member & Ex-Captain: Robert Wood of Rescue Company 4, has answered his last alarm, Robert Wood a member of the Department since 1970. He held the rank of Captain in Hook & Ladder Company 1 in 1975 & 1976 the company’s last
Read moreCentereach Fire Department Host Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
On September 11th, the Centereach Fire Department hosted their annual 9/11 memorial ceremony. 2016 marks the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Each year the department invites the local community to attend the remembrance ceremony. Music was performed by the Centereach High School Choir and refreshments followed at the end of the ceremony.
Read moreCentereach Fire Department Blood Drive
Sunday, June 26th, Centereach, NY. The Centereach Fire Department would like to thank the local community for attending and helping contribute to the Red Cross Blood Drive, hosted today at the Centereach Fire Department headquarters. Today, the local community and members of the department helped donate 39 pints of blood for the Red Cross. Each
Read moreLocal Suffolk Hero Needs YOUR Help
A Suffolk County Firefighter and Chief of Department needs a local hero to become a life-saving match! Chief of Springs F.D Dave King, is in need of a perfect bone marrow match. To find out more, see the below information and please come down. It takes 2 minutes to register and a non-invasive cheek swab!
Read moreCentereach Fire Department Recognized by Stony Brook University Stroke Team
On May 24, 2016 the Stony Brook University Stroke Team held its annual Stroke CME and Awards night at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook. The night was meant to award those departments which provided excellent care to Stroke patients by getting them to the hospital quickly enough to administer tPA, a drug with
Read moreCentereach Fire Department Participates in Touch-A-Truck
On Saturday, May 21, 2016 the Centereach Fire Department participated in the Middle Country Public Library’s Touch-A-Truck event. The event is for children and adults of all ages to explore trucks they may not get the chance to see up close and personal. This year’s Touch-A-Truck was comprised of vehicles from law enforcement, commercial and
Read moreCentereach FD EMS takes 2nd place in Sim Wars
As part of EMS Week for 2016, the Centereach Fire Department participated in Sim Wars, an event sponsored by Northwell Health. Sim Wars is a double-elimination competition that challenges clinical healthcare teams to compete against each other in simulated patient scenarios. The teams are rated in areas such as teamwork, communication, and clinical decision making
Read moreCentereach FD Celebrates EMS Week
On Monday, May 16, 2016 the Mobile Emergency Response Vehicle (MERV) was brought to Centereach Fire Department by Suffolk Fire Rescue. Volunteers from the Department were able to walk through the MERV as well as get information on how to request it, what it provides, and when it can be useful to the Department.
Read moreThe Passing of Ex-Chief-Laurence-Cornelius
It is with deep regret that the Centereach Fire Department announces the passing of Ex-Chief Laurence Cornelius , chief of the Department 1960-61, charter member of Engine Co. 1(1956) Ex-Captain of Engine Co. 1(1957&58) Ex-Chief Laurence Cornelius was a valued member of the department and dedicated his time and effort to the Centereach community. The Centereach Fire
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