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FIREPLACE/WOOD BURNING STOVE SAFETY TIPS NOVEMBER 22 - Sayville Fire Department volunteer firefighters would like to remind residents to practice chimney safety. Due to the high cost of home heating and the economic crisis, increased use of fireplaces and wood burning stoves is expected. Homeowners should follow these safety tips to reduce the risk of fires, which are dangerous, messy and costly: -Have your chimney inspected by a professional once ... (Full Story & Photos)

INTERIOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY CHIMNEY FIRE

Ex-Rescue Captain Bob Smith with Ms. Licari’s students

FIRE SAFETY AND BEING A VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER NOVEMBER 13 - Sayville Fire Department members, Bob Smith and Wendy Liu, recently visited Ms. Licari's class at Sayville High School. They reviewed a variety of fire safety topics with the teens…an age group that is at risk for being injured or killed in a fire because they often forget what they learned about fire safety as they get older. The class was also treated to an inspiring presentation about being a ... (Full Story & Photos)

SAYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT HOLDS 9/11 BLOOD DRIVE SEPTEMBER 22 - SAYVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT HOLDS #1 9/11 BLOOD DRIVE Wilbur Ritter, former Sayville Fire Department Blood Drive Chairperson, passed away in the line of duty just before his first planned 9/11 blood drive in 2006. The Sayville Fire Department has kept his idea alive by continuing to run a 9/11 blood drive every year. Once again, the community came out big and donated 112 pints of lifesaving ... (Full Story & Photos)

AS FIREFIGHTERS FLIP CAR, RESCUE RANDY IS EJECTED

A PLANNED EXTRICATION AND A SUDDEN CONFLAGRATION: ALL IN A DAY'S WORK FOR SAYVILLE FD VOLUNTEERS AUGUST 05 - Sayville Fire Department volunteers treated Sayville Summerfest visitors to a demo of their auto extrication techniques during the afternoon. To the surprise of people hanging around in town that evening, firefighters were called to an alarm for a fully involved minivan fire in front of Rite Aid on Main Street. Both the simulated motor vehicle accident demo and the real vehicle fire response provided ... (Full Story & Photos)

SAYVILLE FD TEAMS UP WITH SAYVILLE H.S. TO DISCOURAGE DRINKING AND DRIVING JUNE 21 - Last year the Sayville High School resurrected its SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Program after a student was lost in a tragic drunk driving accident. Ms. Censoplano-Russell and Mr. Scott are the advisors of the SADD Program, which helps students to fully understand the consequences of their actions. In an effort to help reinforce the "DON'T DRINK AND DRIVE" message before the ... (Full Story & Photos)

From left to right: Jim Striffler, Lt. Chris Chester, Rescue Capt. Dan Karl, Alec Reutter, Chris Bailey

EX-CHIEF ROBERT CHESTER GIVES LECTURE ON READING HAZARDOUS ENERGY

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)

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)

SFD MEMBER BOBBY SMITH RELAXES DURING HIS DONATION

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

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)

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